Education Coordinator Respiratory Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Palos Heights, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Education Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Respiratory Education Coordinator demonstrates exemplary direct patient care and maintains standards of practice relevant to specific clinical settings. Under the direction of the respiratory manager, the Respiratory Education Coordinator is accountable for formal and informal staff education and orientation of respiratory therapists and students, physicians, patients, and other clinicians, and integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence based practice principles, and clinical expertise in respiratory practice into educational experiences. The Respiratory Education Coordinator demonstrates effective leadership and problem solving skills, supports collaborative education and team building, and participates in multidisciplinary quality initiatives to enhance clinical care and patient outcomes. The Respiratory Education Coordinator works collaboratively with the Academy, peers, the Department of Professional Development and the Shared Leadership Committees to identify learning needs, develop and implement educational strategies and participate in learning effectiveness evaluation. The Education Coordinator adheres to the AARC Statement of Ethics and Professional Conduct and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Requirements

5 Years of Experience in Critical Care
Bachelor's Degree or Currently Enrolled in a Program (must complete within three years)
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Active Illinois Respiratory Care License
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - only required for hospitals with a NICU/SCN

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree
Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS)
Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS)
3 Years of Experience in a PICU/Level III NICU

Responsibilities

Accountable for providing respiratory staff education and competencies (minimum 4 annually), competencies to include blood gas lab requirements, coordinates and oversees all department orientations, is accountable for ensuring the delivery of quality patient care performed by the respiratory team, provides education for healthcare partners (nursing teams, other therapies), coordinates student schedules including respiratory, paramedic, residents and nursing.