Registered Respiratory Therapist Advanced Practitioner Respiratory Lab Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Manage CAP (College of American Pathologists) and CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) documentation and processes.
• Cook up staff training programs and competency assessments.
• Oversee skills validation and maintain comprehensive training records.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across all respiratory care labs in the Tucson Market.
• Perform the essential functions of the RRT Advanced Practitioner job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Hard Science.
• Previous experience with CLIA licensing and/or CAP regulations.

Core Functions

• Performs all basic modalities and advanced practice respiratory therapy, pulmonary plus cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Performs multiple access procedures, arterial and venous.
• May assist in FDPAC and IAPB insertion and associated invasive cardiac outputs/profile and non-invasive cardiac outputs as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Applies and manages mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physician and/or licensed independent practitioners recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition, patient comfort, and to expedite the weaning process.
• The practitioner demonstrates expert clinical proficiency in traditional and non-traditional ventilation modalities as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Assembles, disassembles, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, cleans and performs adjustments in the application of durable medical equipment and circuitry used in delivery of care in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Documents care provided and all interventions in an accurate and complete manner.
• Acts as a resource to therapists and other healthcare practitioners regarding patient status, equipment and operational issues.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounding, making recommendations for changes in therapy dictated by the patient’s condition.
• Collaborates with patients, families and other health care professionals regarding the care provided, services available and problem identification and resolution.
• Participates in ongoing monitoring of quality, appropriateness and effectiveness of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, and the development of policy/procedures.
• Assists with training, orientation and continuing development of students, orientees and staff, and with in-service education, training programs and equipment evaluation recommendations.
• May be assigned shift supervision responsibilities.
• May have operational responsibilities for supporting and facilitating business growth and process improvements.
• May coordinate oversight of quality and safety standards, assist in budget development, and provide operational resource management of staff, supplies, and equipment to ensure optimal productivity.

Position Summary

• This position independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary plus cardiology diagnostic testing and advanced clinical monitoring techniques to patients.
• This position is a resource person and specialist who may provide assistance to physicians and other healthcare professionals in complex procedures in specialty areas.
• This position may provide leadership and coordination of services and direction to staff on an assigned shift.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate or technical degree.
• Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• RRT required for all new hires to the position after October 1, 2015. Incumbents in the position as of October 1, 2015 must possess their RRT by October 1, 2017.
• A current license in state practiced as required by state law.
• Certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is required as pertinent to the practice specialty.
• In Home Care setting, must posses valid drivers license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical techniques, applications and equipment as typically obtained through 3 years of clinical experience.
• Must possess highly effective human relation skills necessary to interface with patients, families, staff and other healthcare personnel.

Additional Related Education And/or Experience

• Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) certification preferred for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) specialists.

Position Title

Registered Respiratory Therapist Advanced Practitioner