Respiratory Education Specialist

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Plans, coordinates, participates in the education, competency, quality assessment and improvement programs for pulmonary services of a designated patient population 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. Perform all staff Respiratory Care Practitioner duties, as needed, to ensure adequate coverage and quality patient care.

EDUCATION: Other: Graduate of Respiratory Care Program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• RCP-Respiratory Care Practitioner
• OR NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• OR ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• OR PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 5 years of recent relevant experience.

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.
• Demonstrated familiarity with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation standards.
• General understanding of the budget process at it relates to clinical operations.
• 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.
• Work independently as well as be part of an interdisciplinary team, while demonstrating attention to detail and solid organizational skills.
• Prioritize and delegate assignments under varied and urgent conditions while working within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Identify and solve complex problems based on the analysis of multiple sources of information while providing new perspectives on existing solutions.
• Operate within broad guidelines and policies to build consensus.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient's protected health information (PHI).
• 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.

Job Shift: Varied

Schedule: Full Time

Days of the Week: Variable

Weekend Requirements: As Needed

Benefits: Yes

Unions: No

Position Status: Exempt

Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Status: Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $130,873.60 to $163,592.00 / annual salary

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.