Respiratory Therapy Clinical Specialist

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and evaluates patient and staff education and competency programs.
• Leads with coaching and orientation for new and existing employees.
• Provides respiratory care modalities, therapies, and diagnostic testing, including oxygen therapies and medication delivery.
• Serves as the clinical expert as it pertains to field of respiratory care and associated information/reporting systems.
• Acts as a department clinical expert and leader.
• Assists with timekeeping accuracy, staffing adjustments, and resource utilization.
• Processes and provides various equipment necessary to carry out assigned duties, including diagnostic and ventilator support of patients both invasive and non-invasive.
• Performs pulmonary function testing using equipment such as PF Screening equipment, comprehensive pulmonary function testing equipment, humidifiers, O2 therapy related equipment, aerosols, pulse oximetry, nebulizers, inhalers, and applicable medications, mechanical percussors, bedside pulmonary screeners, EKG's, volume expansion therapy, emergency airway equipment, adult ventilation, ABG procurement.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree from CoARC approved Respiratory Care Program.
• At least 5+ years of clinical experience in respiratory care with at least 3 years in a hospital setting.
• Iowa licensure must be obtained within 1 month from date of hire.
• Illinois licensure – must provide proof of completed and submitted application within the first week of employment.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist by National Board (NBRC) upon hire.
• Mandatory Reporter (MRCDAIA) within 90 days of hire.
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) within 1 year of hire.
• Certifications include CPR upon hire and ACLS / NRP within 6 months from date of hire.
• Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs.