Respiratory Care Educational Coordinator
Respiratory Care Educational Coordinator
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At Virtua Health we exist for one reason to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether thats wellness and prevention experienced specialists lifechanging care or something inbetween we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.
If you live or work in South Jersey exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14000 colleagues including over 2850 skilled and compassionate doctors physician assistants and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies treatments and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnetrecognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report weve received multiple awards for quality safety and outstanding work environment.
In addition to five hospitals seven emergency departments seven urgent care centers and more than 280 otherlocations were committed to the wellbeing of the community. That means bringing lifechanging resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program telehealth home health rehabilitation mobile screenings paramedic programs and convenient online scheduling. Were also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences and the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.
Location:
Lippincott 301 Lippincott DriveEmployment Type:
EmployeeEmployment Classification:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeWork Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)Total Weekly Hours:
40Additional Locations:
Job Information:
Job Summary:
Respiratory Care Practitioner with a primary responsibility to maximize clinical outcomes for cardiopulmonary patient populations through staff education implementation of evidencedbased practices coordination and integration of respiratory nursing and medical staff practices while demonstrating clinical leadership in the field of Respiratory Care.
Position Responsibilities:
Oversees learning and orientation mediates educational and competency opportunities as well as the development of preceptorships within the Respiratory Care Department. Act as primary liaison for student clinical rotations. Design and assess clinical competency tools to guide and document staff professional growth and development
Evaluates staff administered patient care and assessment skills through onunit observation chart review discussion and real time coaching. Evaluates new technology techniques and procedures in collaboration with department leadershipmay include research and development activities.
As assigned serves as an integral member of interdisciplinary site and/or system teams and committees as respiratory liaison and communicates practice changes as approved by team and/or committee findings and decisions.
Serves as a member of the systems Respiratory Care Practice Council. Participates in the periodic review and design of practice Policy and Procedures.
Will coordinate with nursing for respiratory educational opportunities for nurse orientees and any inservices for nursing units.
Position Qualifications Required:
Required Experience:
35 years clinical respiratory therapy experience required.
Adult Pediatric and Neonatal intensive care experience preferred.
Required Education:
Graduate of an AMA approved program of study in Respiratory Care.
Bachelors Degree required. Masters degree preferred.
Training / Certification / Licensure:
Licensed by the NJ State Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
American Heart Association (AHA) credentials in Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Additional NBRC credentialing as Advanced Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) and/or as a NeonatalPediatric Specialist (NPS) preferred.
AHA credentialed in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
