Respiratory Therapy Clinical Specialist; 1.0FTE, Day Shift
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapy Clinical Specialist works under the direction of the Manager or Administrator and with guidance from the Medical Director. The role develops, implements, and evaluates staff and patient education programs, competencies, and quality initiatives for the Respiratory Therapy department. It performs and oversees diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care modalities, including pulmonary function testing (PFT) in accordance with ATS standards. As the department’s clinical expert, resource, and liaison for staff, patients, and providers, the specialist maintains high standards of care, safety, and patient satisfaction. The position 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 of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Minimum of 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.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and evaluate staff and patient education programs.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate competencies and quality initiatives for the Respiratory Therapy department.
- Perform and oversee diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care modalities, including pulmonary function testing in accordance with ATS standards.
- Serve as the departmental clinical expert, resource, and liaison for staff, patients, and providers.
- Maintain 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
- 401K matching
- Employee recognition program
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Short- and long-term disability
- Pet insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
