Respiratory Clinical Specialist

Job description

Respiratory Clinical Specialist 260000X2 Description This position will oversee Respiratory Therapists clinical practice and competency in Respiratory Care Services. Incumbent will monitor, evaluate and determine, in conjunction w/ the Director and medical team, the clinical practice of respiratory care. The incumbent will insure staff are provided education and resources to administer care using various modalities and supporting appropriate respiratory care management. In addition, incumbent will be responsible for new hire orientation and facilitating in-services and training for the department; interdisciplinary team as needed. The incumbent will serve as a clinical expert for respiratory therapy, providing support to respiratory therapist, leadership, and ancillary departments as needed. Incumbent will assess respiratory education needs, prioritize, and facilitate training; developing and disseminating pertinent updates and learning tools. The Clinical Specialist will be a role model in professional communication and presentations and reports to the Director of Respiratory Care Services. Duties are performed with minimal supervision and with latitude for use of initiative and i...