Respiratory Care Clinical Systems Coordinator

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Coordinates specified day-to-day operational management and technical aspects of Respiratory Care, orientation, continuing education, competency assessments, and supervision. Assists the Program Manager in supervising the Respiratory Therapy clinical operations, planning, implementing, evaluating and controlling program services while ensuring that internal and external standards are met. Works closely with staff members to ensure they are abreast on evidence-based practice in the field. Provides coverage for the Program Manager in their absence. Essential Job function will include all elements contained within the RT Staff level and Clinical Lead job description with the addition of the following. Maintains a knowledge level commensurate to that of a subject matter expert in the area of Neonatal/ Pediatric Respiratory Care and acts as a clinical consultant to nursing, and medical staff. Evaluates new technologies, equipment, and supplies. Coordinates evaluation of new items through the appropriate committees. Works with purchasing to prepare bids for high-cost, capital items. Serves as a clinical resource for internal departments and provides regional outreach and support to external organizations inquiring about neonatal/pediatric respiratory care. Maintains teaching affiliations with identified colleges and universities and supervises the involvement of allied health students in the department. Provides direct support to development and implementation of new projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in health related field and already possessing an Associate’s degree from and AMA-accredited Respiratory Care program.
Registered Respiratory Therapist credentialed through the NBRC with licensure to practice in the State of Ohio by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board.
Must possess and maintain current CPR card and obtain and maintain PALS certification.
Demonstrated ability to teach utilizing principles of adult learning.
Ability to plan, organizes, and implements work independently, while functioning as an integral part of the health care team.
Supervisory skills required to plan, direct, and evaluate the work of the staff.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Effective interpersonal skills required in interactions with department staff, Nationwide Children’s Hospital medical and nursing staff, other hospital employees, parents/guardians, other agencies and institutions and the public.
2 years of formal clinical leadership in Respiratory Care, required.
2 years of critical care as a staff therapist for a total of 4 years progressive career development, required.

Nice To Haves

Additional credential of NPS strongly encouraged for all inpatient clinical leaders.
RPFT and AE-C are strongly encouraged for outpatient.

Responsibilities

Coordinates specified day-to-day operational management and technical aspects of Respiratory Care, orientation, continuing education, competency assessments, and supervision.
Assists the Program Manager in supervising the Respiratory Therapy clinical operations, planning, implementing, evaluating and controlling program services while ensuring that internal and external standards are met.
Works closely with staff members to ensure they are abreast on evidence-based practice in the field.
Provides coverage for the Program Manager in their absence.
Maintains a knowledge level commensurate to that of a subject matter expert in the area of Neonatal/ Pediatric Respiratory Care and acts as a clinical consultant to nursing, and medical staff.
Evaluates new technologies, equipment, and supplies.
Coordinates evaluation of new items through the appropriate committees.
Works with purchasing to prepare bids for high-cost, capital items.
Serves as a clinical resource for internal departments and provides regional outreach and support to external organizations inquiring about neonatal/pediatric respiratory care.
Maintains teaching affiliations with identified colleges and universities and supervises the involvement of allied health students in the department.
Provides direct support to development and implementation of new projects.