Department:Job Description Summary:Position Responsibilities- Demonstrates ability to teach and educate Respiratory and Nursing staff, patient and family according to departmental policy and procedure.
- Assures all employees maintain active licenses as required by State of Florida, as documented in each employee's file. Ensures all required education for staff is completed annually.
- Maintains competency matrixes, continuing education attendance and documentation of employee's overall attendance.
- Maintains CPR instructor certification as required to provide classes for the organization.
- Assures all clinical staff has documentation of current CPR certification as required by their position description.
- Coordinates and provides documention of clinical evaluation of medical supplis, both consumable and capital equipment.
- Uses supplies, equipment and resources in a cost effective manner.
- Assists with proficiency testing and surveys in the Blood Gas Laboratory as needed.
- Assists with all training and competency aspects of Blood Gas Laboratory as needed.
- Assures that all employee evaluations are completed by due date.
- Provides coordination of all assigned Performance Improvement projects as required.
- Serves as Disease Management Coordinator for all Respiratory related clinical outcome activities
- Supports the day to day activities of the staff, including patient care, as needed.
- Ensures that new employees complete general and department specific orientation as specified by the hospital's policies and procedures.
- Coordinates all clinical evaluation of equipment and supplies.
- Coordinates all clinical rotations with regards to Respiratory Therapy education.
- All other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications- License/Registration/Certification
- REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST, BLS CERTIFICATION/ INSTRUCTOR
- Education
- Graduate of AMA approved school of Respiratory Therapy, Bachelors preferred.
- Experience
- Five years to include 3 years supervisory and 2 years of education experience.
Benefits:We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Healthcare spending accounts
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- On-site housing for select positions and more!
Degree Requirements:Certification: 
