Respiratory Ther Clin Spec
About the position Responsibilities • Ensures quality respiratory care plans for all patients in assigned areas. • Attends and participates in patient conferences. • Participates in daily unit and primary physician service rounds. • Meets regularly with the nurse manager and Medical Director of assigned areas. • Applies continuous quality improvement practices and lean operating principles. • Oversees the quality of care and safety of patients related to services provided by the department. • Provides consultative support to respiratory care staff, nursing staff, and physicians. • Participates in providing in-services for the Respiratory Care staff. • Instructs personnel on new technical devices and administrative policies. • Organizes and provides orientation for new employees in assigned areas. • Acts as a resource and advisor to Administrative Directors and Medical Directors. • Assists in the development and evaluation of respiratory therapy projects. • Responsible for evaluating, updating, developing, and implementing new policies and procedures. • Acts as department liaison on committees to promote institutional priorities. • Provides high expertise level of support for all cardio-pulmonary services offered by the department. • May be required to take a patient load as a Respiratory Therapist. • Coordinates in-service education for physicians and medical students in intensive care units. • Participates in nursing orientation and in-services. • Assists in coordinating discharge planning related to respiratory care needs. • Supports and participates in research projects. • Attends scheduled management and staff meetings. • Completes continuing education units or professional development credits annually. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or a related field for all hired after 3/20/2020. • Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). • Current licensure as a respiratory therapist by Michigan Department of Community Health, Board of Respiratory Care. • Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or ability to be certified within 60 days of hire. • Expert knowledge of basic and advanced respiratory care techniques related to cardio-pulmonary disease. • Ability to promote standard care procedures and remain current with new equipment and procedures. • Proficiency in information technology skills, including Microsoft Office software. • Excellent customer service skills. Nice-to-haves • Master's degree in respiratory therapy, science, education, or related field. • Credentialed as an Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) registered therapist by the NBRC. • Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification. • Certified as an AHA BLS Instructor; ACLS, PALS, or as an Asthma or COPD educator. • Active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and Michigan Society for Respiratory Care (MSRC). Benefits • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on the first day. • 2:1 Match on retirement savings. Apply tot his job