Respiratory Education Coordinator - UPMC Harrisburg

UPMC•Harrisburg, PA

About The Position

Purpose of the Respiratory Education Coordinator: Implements respiratory care continuing education to hospital staff delivering respiratory care. Coordinates clinical rotations and training of respiratory therapy.

Requirements

Completion of an AMA-approved respiratory school required.
3 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)
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Responsibilities

Develop program objectives, curriculum, syllabus and tools to measure outcomes.
Evaluate educational materials and upgrade the quality and content of programs and materials.
Maintain audio, video and text library for the department.
Act as a resource and troubleshooter in the selection, calibration and maintenance of respiratory therapy equipment.
Maintain department education records in compliance with JCAHO, State, and other regulatory agencies.
Plan, provide and coordinate efforts of other contributors to respiratory care education.
Serve as a resource for outreach education.
Assess, plan and perform patient/family education in preparation for home care of patients.
Coordinate CPR re-certification for department staff.
Ensure patient safety through planning, providing, documenting and evaluating respiratory care orientation of all new personnel to ensure high quality of care and patient safety.
Plan, provide, document and evaluate respiratory care orientation of all new personnel.
Perform assessment of clinical competencies of all hospital staff delivering respiratory care.
Develop and evaluate indicators to monitor the quality of respiratory care services delivered to customers.
Consult with and supports acute and critical care clinical units, OR, transport team, ED and other outpatient areas in the initiation of special equipment.
Plan and conduct seminars and coordinate attendance and clinical rotations for respiratory care students.