Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred
Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required
3-4 years of Respiratory Care experience required
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) certification required upon hire
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required upon hire
CPR/BLS certification required upon hire
ACLS certification required upon hire
Responsibilities
Serve as an on-site resource and liaison with other departments
Coordinate staff orientation and continued education
Schedule in-services and onboarding for new employees
Assist in competency evaluations for staff members
Adhere to National Patient Safety Goals and AARC best practices
Assess, diagnose, implement, and evaluate treatment procedures
Collaborate with physicians and nurses to create and evaluate treatment plans
Benefits
Comprehensive orientation and continued education opportunities
Involvement in key committees
Support for professional development and certifications
Collaborative work environment with interdisciplinary teams
Focus on patient safety and best practices
Full Job Description
Newport News, Virginia
Hiring Range $41.00 - $56.38/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs. Overview The RT Clinical Specialist serves as a liaison and on-site resource to the department. The Clinical Specialist is responsible for the orientation and continued education for the team members within RHS, and is also responsible for scheduling in-services, 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.
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
Bachelors Degree, Respiratory Therapy (Preferred)
Associates Degree, Respiratory Therapy (Required)
Experience
3-4 years Respiratory Care experience (Required)
Licenses and Certifications
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire(Required)
CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire(Required)
ACLS Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)
PALS Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Preferred)
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (Preferred)
Advanced Airway Management (AAM) - Riverside Health System (RHS) within 1-1/2 Yrs(Required)
