Respiratory Clinician/FT Onsite - Mercy Hospital STL

About the role

Provides and/or guides care to a specialized group of patients. Serves as a clinical resource or consultant in area of specialty or expertise, assists in planning and providing educational opportunities in clinical area. Coordinates Co-worker Orientation and development. Participates in quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a clinical resource or consultant in area of specialty or expertise
• Assists in planning and providing educational opportunities in clinical area
• Captures and communicates patient assessments and care plans
• Coordinates Co-worker Orientation and development
• Participates in quality improvement activities

Requirements

• Education: Graduate from an Accredited Respiratory Care program. Bachelor's degree in respiratory care or another healthcare- or science-related field.
• Licensure: Must have a current license in the state of practice.
• Experience: Position requires at least 5 years' experience in area of specialty.
• Certifications: Registered as a therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Other: Must be current in BLS. Must be current in NRP/PALS if working in Neonatal/Pediatric Critical Care areas. Must be current in ACLS if working in Adult Critical Care area.
• Strong assessment and communication skills are necessary.
• The assessment, care and treatment provided by the Respiratory Clinician will be consistent with the specific age-related needs of the patient.
• The Respiratory Clinician is competent to care for patient age groups including the adolescent, adult, and adult geriatric patient.
• Computer literacy, including the use of Microsoft Office Products.

Qualifications

• Preferred Education: Master's degree preferred. (10 years of Critical Care Experience may be considered as an alternative to a bachelor's degree.)
• Preferred Certifications: NPS (Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist from the NBRC) preferred if working in Pediatric/Neonatal Critical Care area. ACCS (Adult Critical Care Specialist from the NBRC) preferred if working in Adult Critical Care area.
• Preferred Other: None specified.