Respiratory Therapy Clinical Specialist
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapy Clinical Specialist serves as an on-site resource and liaison for the department and other departments within the health system. The role supports team members through staff orientation, ongoing education, in-services, onboarding for new employees and students, competency evaluations, and committee leadership. The specialist also assesses, diagnoses, implements, and evaluates treatments and procedures that contribute to respiratory care plans; maintains complete documentation and ensures orders are current, completed, or discontinued; and collaborates with physicians and nurses to develop and evaluate treatment plans. The role follows National Patient Safety Goals and supports best practices recommended by the American Association for Respiratory Care.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy.
- 3–4 years of Respiratory Care experience.
- Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), required upon hire.
- CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute, required upon hire.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the NBRC, required upon hire.
- ACLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute, required upon hire.
- Advanced Airway Management (AAM) certification through Riverside Health System, required within 1½ years.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy.
- PALS Provider certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Responsibilities
- Serve as an on-site resource to the team and liaison with other departments within the health system.
- Provide staff orientation and continued education.
- Coordinate and schedule in-services and onboarding for new employees and students.
- Chair key committees.
- Assist with annual staff competencies and competency evaluations.
- Adhere to National Patient Safety Goals and support best practices recommended by the American Association for Respiratory Care.
- Assess, diagnose, implement, and evaluate treatments and procedures that contribute to the Respiratory Care Plan.
- Complete documentation and ensure orders are current, completed, or discontinued.
- Work with physicians and nurses to create treatment plans.
- Evaluate treatment progress.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
