Respiratory Clinical Coordinator - Elyria: Nights - $10K Sign-On Bonus!!

Company: University Hospitals
Location: Elyria
Posted on: November 12, 2021

Job Description:

DescriptionPosition Summary/Essential Duties:General RCP duties including mechanical ventilation, routine respiratory care, special procedures.Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients, caregivers, families and coworkersTakes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environmentDisplays expertise in skills as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.Clinical supervision of staff employeesProvides leadership support, resources and assessment of personnel to maintain quality servicesProvides technical and clinical direction to staff, including staff orientation, training and development, quality initiatives and program development.Act as a resource, consultant for direct patient care for respiratory therapy staff, physicians, nurses or other hospitals employees.Function as a liaison between staff and department managerCoordinates shift assignments as needed using either on-line workload or assignment tools.Leads and participates in departmental PI projects and/or research projects.Troubleshoot, report broken equipment to appropriate person/department for repair.QualificationsExperience & Knowledge:Minimum of five years clinical experience in adult respiratory care practice preferred.Special Skills & Equipment Knowledge:Foundation of adult clinical care to include advanced therapies: inhaled nitric oxide, airway clearance modalities, mechanical ventilation, airway management, non-invasive ventilation, helium oxygen mixtures, tracheostomy care, blood gases and transport as applicable per site.Must demonstrate highly effective oral and written communication skills. Must be highly self-motivated and creative. Must be able to innovate and influence. Must work collaboratively with administrators, physicians, nurses and other health care providers.Education/Expertise:Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field, preferredMinimum of five years clinical experience in critical careRequired Credentials, License and/or Certifications:RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist credential requiredCurrent RCP Ohio License granted by the Ohio Respiratory Care BoardBLS certifiedAmerican Association for Respiratory Care membershipCertified with at least once advanced national certification by the NBRC or the National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB)Other certifications as designated by specific site: NRP certified (Neonatal/Pediatric areas), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)Miscelleanous Information:Must have at least 5 years of respiratory therapy experience, 5 of those years in critical care. This position is for night shift, Mon-Fri, but will rotate weekends and holidays as needed.

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