Clinical Respiratory Care Specialist

2 weeks ago


Columbus, Ohio, United States Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Full time

Position Overview

The Clinical Respiratory Care Specialist plays a vital role in delivering high-quality respiratory therapy services within a healthcare setting. This position involves a range of responsibilities aimed at ensuring optimal patient care and equipment management.

Duties and Responsibilities

30% - Equipment Management

- Evaluates the necessity for respiratory devices such as ventilators, Bi-PAP/CPAP, and aerosol equipment, adhering to established departmental protocols.

- Effectively communicates equipment requirements to colleagues and other healthcare professionals as necessary.

- Efficiently sets up and operates ventilators, Bi-PAP/CPAP, and aerosol equipment in line with current clinical standards and departmental policies.

- Ensures all respiratory equipment is maintained according to manufacturer specifications and departmental guidelines.

- Stays informed about advancements in respiratory therapy technology.

- Demonstrates cost-effective practices in the utilization of equipment and supplies.

- Identifies and implements opportunities for enhancing the use of equipment and supplies.

30% - Therapeutic Procedures

- Assesses the need for various respiratory therapy procedures, including nebulizer treatments, metered-dose inhaler applications, incentive spirometry, and airway clearance techniques, in accordance with departmental protocols.

- Administers a variety of respiratory therapy procedures while adhering to clinical standards and departmental policies.

- Communicates necessary adjustments in therapy to colleagues and other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.

- Remains current with the latest respiratory therapy procedures.

- Exhibits compassion and sensitivity towards patients, families, and colleagues during therapy delivery.

- Systematically organizes and prioritizes tasks to enhance productivity.

- Identifies areas for improvement in patient care and departmental operations.

5% - Diagnostic Procedures

- Conducts bedside diagnostic assessments, including pulmonary function tests, pulse oximetry, and capnometry, in accordance with hospital and departmental policies.

- Communicates findings to relevant healthcare team members.

- Recommends appropriate therapies or modifications based on diagnostic results, following hospital and departmental standards.

- Demonstrates compassion and sensitivity while performing diagnostic tests.

10% - Blood Analysis

- Collects arterial blood samples and performs comprehensive blood analysis, including gas analysis, in compliance with departmental and credentialing standards.

- Suggests appropriate therapies or changes based on analysis results.

- Communicates findings and therapy recommendations to other healthcare professionals as necessary.

- Conducts quality monitoring in accordance with departmental guidelines.

10% - Patient Education

- Evaluates the educational needs of patients and their families, providing tailored instruction to address unique circumstances.

- Documents educational outcomes in compliance with departmental and hospital policies.

- Offers guidance and mentorship to staff and students as required.

5% - Leadership Responsibilities

- Takes charge of departmental operations as the lead therapist.

- Ensures adherence to all hospital and departmental policies.

- Organizes and adjusts staff workloads to ensure high-quality patient care and maximum productivity.

5% - Emergency Response

- Trained to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation as needed.

5% - Home Care Coordination

- Assesses the need for and assists in arranging home oxygen and respiratory therapy equipment for patients.



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