Respiratory Education Specialist

Respiratory Education Specialist

Requirements

• Graduate of Respiratory Care Program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
• RCP-Respiratory Care Practitioner
• NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• 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
• 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
• Ability to work independently as well as be part of an interdisciplinary team, while demonstrating attention to detail and solid organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and delegate assignments under varied and urgent conditions while working within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems based on the analysis of multiple sources of information while providing new perspectives on existing solutions
• Ability to operate within broad guidelines and policies to build consensus
• Ability to ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI)
• Ability to evaluate the competition and identify the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Ability to 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Perform all staff Respiratory Care Practitioner duties, as needed, to ensure adequate coverage and quality patient care.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8 years’ experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioners having worked recently in adult, neonatal, pediatric, transport, and/or pediatric pulmonary outpatient clinic or acute care facility
• 5 years with bachelor’s degree as a Respiratory Care Practitioners having worked recently in adult, neonatal, pediatric, transport, and/or pediatric pulmonary outpatient clinic or acute care facility.