RESPIRATORY THERAPY-CLINICAL EDUCATOR

1 month ago

Newtonville MA USA, United States Partners Healthcare System Full time
* Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Respiratory Care, the incumbent coordinates and oversees the work all Respiratory therapists.
* Educates all newly hired staff.
* Involved in quality care meetings and improvement process detailed for Respiratory care.
* Maintains and involved in continuing education for staff and helps RN new grad.
* Monitors staff performance and offers suggestions in line with competencies and clinical policies
* Coordinates and monitors day to day activities of the Respiratory Care Service to assure efficiency of operation and compliance with standards of quality patient care.
* Evaluates and monitors patient and staffing needs.
* Interprets physician's orders.
* Reviews patient records.
* Evaluates patients and assesses appropriateness of therapy.
* Plans and administers patient care consistent with changes in patient needs and according to department policies and procedures.
* Performs diagnostic testing and monitoring.
* Participates in formulation, implementation, and modification of the respiratory care plan.
* Teaches patients proper breathing technique.
* Initiates mechanical ventilatory support.
* Participates in the plan and management of ventilator dependent patients.
* Adjusts and records ventilator parameters; maintains surveillance.
* Assist in planning and implementing the weaning process.
* Participates in patient care reviews and the Continuous Quality Improvement program.
* Organizes and presents Inservice classes for the Respiratory Care Service.
* Participates in training respiratory care personnel and students; assists with implementation of new procedures and techniques.
* Participates in review and update of department policies and procedures.
* Responds as a member of the resuscitation team.
* Performs invasive procedures in compliance with department certification and safety standards.
* Maintains patient records of respiratory assessments and treatments; enters charges for therapy performed.
* Inspects and tests respiratory equipment to ensure proper and safe function.
* Understands importance of insuring patient and personal safety at all times.
* Has the physical capacity/ability to move patients and equipment as patient care needs dictate.
* Instruct/ educate staff on annual competencies.
* Assess and assist with staffing ratio's daily. Works in a staffing assignment for day/evening per department needs.
* Adaptable with flexibility for assignment coverage for sick calls, holidays and weekend coverage.
* Monitor and assist with places supply orders.
* Assists with on-call managing and covering.
* Assist with managing department schedule and covers open shifts impacted by unplanned time off and vacations.

Education:

* Graduate of an CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
* Bachelor's degree preferred
* Evidence of continued education as required by the Board of Registration, Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Experience:

* Demonstrated clinical competency equivalent to 5 year of critical care experience.

License/ Registration:

* Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care required
* Current licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required
* NRP certification is required
* CPR certification required (BLS).

Knowledge and Skills:

* Knowledge of the special needs and behaviors of the infant, child, adolescent, adult, and older adult populations required.
* Makes independent decisions within the scope of defined job description.
* Seeks guidance as necessary for performance of duties.
* Identifies a situation, opportunity, problem, or issue; assesses it from a variety of perspectives, considers several alternatives; chooses appropriate course of action when presented with non-routine situations.
* Recognizes orders and requests for service not included in department policies and procedures.
* Prioritizes work to meet department/hospital needs, standards and
* deadlines.
* Identifies and responds appropriately to needs of patients and others.
* Communicates pertinent information to appropriate persons in a timely manner.
* Communicates well with other hospital staff resolving multi-departmental issues.

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