Description"To Heal. To Teach. To Discover." At University Hospitals, these words represent more than just our mission; they encapsulate the opportunities available to the numerous world-class doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals, and support staff who choose to join UH and make a difference.The Clinical Coordinator Respiratory Therapist role within the University Hospitals Portage Medical Center offers a unique chance to become part of a dynamic, collaborative interdisciplinary team. This position adds value to patient care and significantly assists individuals with breathing issues.We currently offer an opportunity for a full time days, Clinical Coordinator Respiratory Therapist to support patients in our acute care hospital in Ravenna.Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:
Competitive salary
Sign on Bonuses up to $10,000!
Career Ladder progression
Medical/dental/vision
Paid time off
Retirement and pension plans
A Brief OverviewThe Respiratory Therapy Clinical Coordinator has met all core skills of a respiratory therapist III and is able to perform all of the general RCP duties. They act as a resource for respiratory therapists, physicians, nurses and other hospitals employees. They also function as a liaison between the staff and department manager. Responsible for clinical supervision of staff employees. Responsible for coordinating of shift assignments as needed. Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients, caregivers, families and co-workers.What You Will Do
General RCP duties including mechanical ventilation, routine respiratory care, special procedures.
Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients, caregivers, and families and coworkers
Takes responsibility for self development and supports a learning environment
Displays commitment to the hospital and its mission and values
Displays expertise in skills as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Clinical supervision of staff employees
Provides leadership support, resources and assessment of personnel to maintain quality services
Provides 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 manager
Coordinates or shift assignments as needed using either on-line workload or assignment tools.
Troubleshoot, report broken equipment to the department operations assistant who will report to Clinical Engineering
Additional Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
QualificationsEducation
Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy (Required)
Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field (Preferred)
Work Experience
5+ years clinical experience in adult/pediatric respiratory care practice (Required)
5+ years clinical experience in critical care (Required)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
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. (Required proficiency)
Must demonstrate highly effective oral and written communication skills. (Required proficiency)
Highly self-motivated and creative. Must be able to innovate and influence. (Required proficiency)
Must work collaboratively with administrators, physicians, nurses and other health care providers. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (Required)
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Preferred)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)
Current RCP Ohio License granted by the Ohio Medical Board (Required)
American Association for Respiratory Care membership (Required)
Certified with at least one advanced national certification by the NBRC or CTTS certification. (Required)
NRP Certified (Neonatal facilities) (Required within 6 Months)
Position DetailsMust have at least 5 years of respiratory therapy experience, 5 of those years in critical care. This position is primarily dayshift and (4) 10 hour shifts per week (7:00am-5:30pm). This RT is required to work a minimum of 1 shift per week in Respiratory, is required to work a minimum of 1 shift per week in home sleep apnea testing, is required to take on-call (which is 99% night shift 7:00pm-7:00am), is scheduled one weekend shift (Saturday & Sunday) per 4 week schedule, and is required to work one summer and one winter holiday per year (will be rotated each year).Physical Demands
