Respiratory Therapy Clinical Specialist; 1.0FTE, Day Shift

UnityPoint Health • Madison, WI

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About The Position

The Respiratory Therapy Clinical Specialist, also described as the Respiratory Clinical Specialist/Education Coordinator, works under the direction of the Manager or Administrator and with guidance from the Medical Director. The specialist develops, implements, and evaluates staff and patient education programs, competencies, and quality initiatives for the Respiratory Therapy department. The position performs and oversees diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care modalities, including pulmonary function testing (PFT) in accordance with ATS standards. As the departmental clinical expert, resource, and liaison for staff, patients, and providers, the specialist supports high standards of care, safety, and patient satisfaction. The role provides leadership and mentorship and may assume Lead responsibilities when a designated Lead or Manager is absent.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• Graduate of a CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program.
• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state(s) of practice.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• At least five years of clinical experience in respiratory care, including at least three years in a hospital setting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with diagnostic testing and education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate staff and patient education programs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate departmental competencies and quality initiatives.
• Perform and oversee diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care modalities, including pulmonary function testing in accordance with ATS standards.
• Serve as a clinical expert, resource, and liaison for staff, patients, and providers.
• Promote high standards of care, safety, and patient satisfaction.
• Provide leadership and mentorship.
• May assume Lead responsibilities in the absence of a designated Lead or Manager.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401(k) matching
• Employee recognition program
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short- and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Support and development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree