Respiratory Ther Clin Spec

University Of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

384d • Remote

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist Clinical Specialist is responsible for providing supervisory support and coordination for the safe and ethical daily provision of respiratory care services in specialized areas such as intensive care units and emergency service areas. This role serves as the primary liaison for operational, clinical, and educational activities, ensuring quality care and compliance with established standards. The Clinical Specialist also provides functional supervision to respiratory therapy staff and participates in various educational and consultative activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or a related field for all hired after 3/20/2020.
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Current licensure as a respiratory therapist by Michigan Department of Community Health, Board of Respiratory Care.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or ability to be certified within 60 days of hire.
• Expert knowledge of basic and advanced respiratory care techniques related to cardio-pulmonary disease.
• Ability to promote standard care procedures and remain current with new equipment and procedures.
• Proficiency in information technology skills, including Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in respiratory therapy, science, education, or related field.
• Credentialed as an Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) registered therapist by the NBRC.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification.
• Certified as an AHA BLS Instructor; ACLS, PALS, or as an Asthma or COPD educator.
• Active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and Michigan Society for Respiratory Care (MSRC).

Responsibilities

• Ensures quality respiratory care plans for all patients in assigned areas.
• Attends and participates in patient conferences.
• Participates in daily unit and primary physician service rounds.
• Meets regularly with the nurse manager and Medical Director of assigned areas.
• Applies continuous quality improvement practices and lean operating principles.
• Oversees the quality of care and safety of patients related to services provided by the department.
• Provides consultative support to respiratory care staff, nursing staff, and physicians.
• Participates in providing in-services for the Respiratory Care staff.
• Instructs personnel on new technical devices and administrative policies.
• Organizes and provides orientation for new employees in assigned areas.
• Acts as a resource and advisor to Administrative Directors and Medical Directors.
• Assists in the development and evaluation of respiratory therapy projects.
• Responsible for evaluating, updating, developing, and implementing new policies and procedures.
• Acts as department liaison on committees to promote institutional priorities.
• Provides high expertise level of support for all cardio-pulmonary services offered by the department.
• May be required to take a patient load as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Coordinates in-service education for physicians and medical students in intensive care units.
• Participates in nursing orientation and in-services.
• Assists in coordinating discharge planning related to respiratory care needs.
• Supports and participates in research projects.
• Attends scheduled management and staff meetings.
• Completes continuing education units or professional development credits annually.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on the first day.
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees