Respiratory Clinical Specialist

Career At Lehigh Valley Health Network

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Job Duties

• Ensures educational needs of staff are met including, but not limited to, orientation, ongoing competency assessment, use of electronic learning system and electronic medical record, continuing education, performance improvement, and professional development.
• Provides clinical, consultative, technical, and informational services to clinical staff, patients, and families demonstrating knowledge in identification and resolution of patient care or other problems.
• Participates in all phases of the performance improvement process including organizational patient satisfaction goals.
• Assists in the development and implementation of evidence-based policies/procedures/protocols/standards designed to facilitate improved care practices and to promote positive patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates commitment to quality and safety, in accordance with established policies and procedures, utilizing evidence-based practice.
• Fosters staff compliance with all regulatory requirements (OSHA, HIPAA, TJC, DOH, ADA, etc.) including patient safety goals, and mandatory educational requirements.
• Mentors staff and students to facilitate team development and collaborative practice.
• Utilizes appropriate and acceptable intervention behaviors and communication styles in order to be an effective resource and liaison to staff within the department as well as within the hospital network.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and graduate from an RRT program accredited by the commission of accreditation for Respiratory Care.
• 3 years in clinical practice with demonstrated leadership/teaching abilities.
• Knowledge and competence that reflects current respiratory care practice.
• Ability to identify clinical problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement educational and/or clinical solutions and quality care interventions.
• Basic knowledge of evidence-based practice.
• Familiarity with computers and Microsoft office
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 60 Days
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 60 Days
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 60 Days
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist NBRC - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in respiratory therapy or health-related field.

Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Work Shift: Day Shift

Address: 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

Position Type: Onsite

Union: Not Applicable

Work Schedule: Per diem

Department: 1004-09368 Respiratory Admin And Support - CC