Overview
The RT Clinical Specialist works under the supervision of the Respiratory Care Manager and serves as a liaison and serves as an on-site resource. The CS is responsible for the orientation and continued education for the team members within RHS. The CS is also responsible for scheduling inservices, scheduling orientation for new employees and students, chairing key committees and assisting in annual competencies for staff members. Adheres to assuring safe practices as set forth by the National Patient Safety Goals and supports best practices as recommended by the American Association for Respiratory Care. Team Member Core Values and StandardsThe team member demonstrates RHS team member core values and standards for which all employees, regardless of their position, are accountable

What you will do

• Serves as an on-site resource to the team and functions as a liaison with other departments within the System.
• Responsible for staff orientation and continued education. Coordinates and scheduled in-services and onboarding.
• Assists in competency evaluations.
• Practices and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals and supports best practiced as recommended by the AARC.
• Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, implementing, and evaluating the treatment and procedures that contribute to the Respiratory Care Plan.
• Completes all documentation and assures all orders are current, completed or discontinued.
• Works with physicians and nurses to create treatment plans. Evaluates progress of the treatment.

Qualifications

Education

• Associates Degree, Respiratory (Preferred)
• Bachelors Degree, Respiratory (Preferred)

Experience

• 1-3 years Respiratory Therapist (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) (Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required)
• PALS NRP (Preferred)
• Advanced Airway Management Certificate (Required)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) (Required)

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