Respiratory Education Specialist

Job Description

Plans, coordinates, participates in the education, competency, quality assessment and improvement programs for pulmonary services of a designated patient population (e.g., Pediatrics, Adult, Geriatrics) with breathing disorders like asthma, emphysema, and pneumonia. Trains, educates, and establishes professional competence for respirator care practitioners (RCP) staff on all shifts. Provides respiratory care education for the nursing staff during their initial orientation. Serves as the department's primary resource for education, standards of care, research protocols, development of clinical policies and procedures, assessment and assurance of staff competency, and quality improvement processes. Acts as the liaison between Administration, Nursing, Physicians, and department personnel, as appropriate, in daily clinical operations.

Skills And Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of respiratory physiology, disease process, treatment options and therapies, potential complications, family/support group dynamics, and associated quality of life concerns.
• Working knowledge of respiratory equipment and ability to critically evaluate applications, including demonstrated proficiency in blood gas analyses, pulmonary function testing/mechanics/equipment, and sleep lab analysis.
• Solid understanding of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, chemistry, and physics.
• Solid analytical and project management skills, including the ability to analyze problems, reach practical conclusions, and institute effective changes.
• Possesses proficient written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and teaching skills to explain medical procedures, lab results, or sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.
• General computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) to place orders/receive results, and EPIC to create/update patient electronic health records.
• Operate within broad guidelines and policies to build consensus.
• Evaluate the competition and identify the factors that differentiate them in the market.
• Build collaborative relationships with other healthcare providers (physicians, nurses, etc.) and community resources/agencies to coordinate efforts and provide the highest quality of patient care.

Qualifications

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
• Graduate of Respiratory Care Program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
• RCP-Respiratory Care Practitioner NRP-Neonatal Respiration Provider BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

Benefits

• Yes

Pay

• $134,846.40 to $188,760.00 / annual salary

Location

• Varied Schedule
• Full Time Days
• Variable Weekend Requirements

Employment Type

• Exempt
• Regular