Respiratory Care Practitioner

Clinical Educator / Specialist - Respiratory

Position Objective: Provides respiratory therapy modalities included in the scope of practice to patients according to the department standards.

Essential Job Duties:

• Provides clinical respiratory care as required using respiratory care equipment and modalities in all levels of respiratory care patients (NICU Peds and Adults).
• Coordinates clinical respiratory care to assure appropriateness and effectiveness of care of assigned responsibilities.
• Oversees departmental supervisory personnel and professional staff in clinical activities and participates in quality monitoring patient evaluation and related activities in accordance with departmental standards.
• Participates in revising Respiratory Care Services policies procedures and standards as requested.
• Directs on-the-job training and participates in planning and conducting orientation and in-service programs consistent with performance objectives.
• Directs clinical quality assurance and utilization review activities monitors compliance with departmental standards of care. Participates in evaluating clinical performance of the staff.
• Conducts intradepartmental and interdepartmental in-service and continuing education including CPR certification and maintains records of these activities.
• Participates in departmental process improvement initiatives (huddle metrics innovative ideas etc).
• Participates in other designated projects or roles under the direction of Respiratory Care Services leadership.
• Exhibits qualities that are consistent with the organizations 7 core values.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Required: Bachelors Degree. Registered Respiratory Therapist as credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care with current State of Maryland Licensure or eligibility as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Experience in pediatric and adult critical and general respiratory care procedures. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and concisely both verbally and in writing with individuals and groups at various organizational levels and of various disciplines.
• Preferred: Two years post registry by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Recent NICU experience preferred. Previous supervisory experience desired. Previous experience as a clinical educator or trainer.

Required License/Certifications:

• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification.

Working Conditions Equipment Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens. Physical Demands - Medium Lifting.

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Pay Range 40.5660.14 USD

Luminis Health Benefits Overview: Medical Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year) Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance Benefits Employee Referral Bonus Program Paid Holidays Disability and Life/AD&D for full-time employees Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Programs and more