Respiratory Therapist Clinical Specialist - Respiratory Therapy Admin

Henry Ford Health•Jackson, MI

About The Position

Under general direction, the Respiratory Therapist-Clinical Specialist (RT-CS) provides direction and supervision as the on-site Respiratory Therapy leader. The RT-CS is a patient care practitioner specializing in a care location or patient population and serves as a lead or senior practitioner responsible for administering all forms of care. The role works collaboratively with the Respiratory Therapy Director, Manager, and leadership team on departmental goals, personnel management, and representation of the assigned area of expertise. The RT-CS facilitates staff assignments, coordinates work, and adjusts assignments to meet the needs of Respiratory Therapy patients. The role monitors attendance, productivity, and use of labor, supplies, and services in a fiscally prudent manner. As a resource for staff and Medical, Nursing, and Administrative leadership, the RT-CS monitors quality assurance and patient risk, addresses management issues, and helps ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and departmental, institutional, and regulatory standards. The RT-CS also assists with policy and procedure development and implementation and participates in staff orientation and student training, including job shadowing, simulation training, and teaching core-specific classes.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.
Three to five years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience and/or one year of supervisory experience.
Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with department leadership, staff, patients, physicians, and other health personnel.
Analytical skills to identify patients’ needs.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 100% of work time.
Ability to walk and stand for approximately 60% of work time and to lift, pull, push, and carry portable equipment weighing up to 20 pounds.
Current registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Current valid Michigan Respiratory Therapist license.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direction and supervision as the on-site Respiratory Therapy leader.
Administer patient care as a lead or senior practitioner specializing in a care location or patient population.
Collaborate with the Respiratory Therapy Director, Manager, and leadership team on departmental goals, personnel management, and representation of the assigned area of expertise.
Facilitate staff assignments, coordinate work, and adjust assignments to meet patient care needs.
Monitor attendance, productivity, and the fiscally prudent use of labor, supplies, and services.
Serve as a resource to staff and Medical, Nursing, and Administrative leadership.
Monitor and address quality assurance, patient risk, and management issues; ensure applicable policies, procedures, and standards are followed.
Assist with developing and implementing policies and procedures.
Participate in staff orientation and student training, including job shadowing, simulation training, and teaching core-specific classes.