Respiratory Clinical Specialist - RT Support Personnel

Job Requirements

POSITION SUMMARY: To be fully engaged in providing No Harm / Quality, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by: showing clinical proficiency in the adult, pediatric and the neonatal critical care areas. They will be responsible for performing respiratory care appropriate to the age of the patient for all skills applicable to the skills required of an Advanced Therapist. They should have a thorough understanding of all respiratory care modalities and be capable of making judgment decisions and recommendations to physicians pertaining to respiratory care modalities. They should be able to evaluate these techniques and report their findings to the responsible physician. They should function as a resource for all staff on respiratory care procedures and will facilitate education, orientation and competency check-off of all Respiratory Care staff. Will provide other department’s education and orientation to respiratory care modalities as needed.

Primary Accountabilities

• Engagement: As a member of assigned team, help to achieve goals. Completes department education and other responsibilities by due dates. Assists director with staff selection/hiring. Effectively engages staff leading to high performance work teams within the Respiratory Services Department. Builds trust, commitment, and accountability with staff. Complies with all governmental agency requirements to maintain licensure or accreditation for staff or facility, (i.e. Joint Commission, CLIA, ACHA, CAP). Demonstrate leadership by showing commitment to HF I-CARE values and to department.
• Clinical Specialist Primary Responsibilities list.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Respiratory Care
• Baccalaureate degree preferred, in management or health-related field
• Current license from Florida DOH as Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.
• Must have current American Heart Association ACLS, PALS, and NRP cards.
• Must have good leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have good organizational skills and prioritizing skills
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with all levels within the organizations.
• Analytical abilities required recognizing and resolving problems requiring technical or clinical interventions.
• Demonstrates proficiency with the computer software, word processing, graphics, spreadsheets, GroupWise and Microsoft Office
• Five years of progressive clinical experience in intensive care setting with at least one year at current facility.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to withstand working up to 12 hour shifts consisting mostly of walking and standing.
• Must be able to participate in prolonged CPR procedures.
• Must have visual acuity and hand eye coordination necessary to perform clinical tasks.
• Able to bend, stoop and assist lifting of patients as care requires.
• Able to auscultate and assess breath and cardiac sounds.
• May be exposed to bio-hazardous waste, dust, aerosolized medication and unknown or communicable disease.
• Must be able to provide a professional appearance and wear designated uniforms.

Mental Demands

• Must be able to work effectively in stressful environments with patients, visitors and staff.
• Must be able to make quick decisions concerning patient care and appropriate therapy.
• Must be able to respond appropriately to life threatening situations.
• Must be able to collect and interpret data and educate patients with various levels of understanding according to age.
• Must be able to prioritize and have good organizational ability.