Respiratory Education Coordinator
Respiratory Education Coordinator
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About Shepherd Center
With five decades of experience Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care research and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions including spinal cord and brain injuries multi-trauma traumatic amputations stroke multiple sclerosis and pain. An elite center ranked byU.S. Newsas one of the nations top hospitals for rehabilitation Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.
Shepherd Centers culture is one of hope humor and hard work. You will enjoy career growth strong relationships with co-workers strong support from leadership and fun activities that have kept over 12% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Respiratory Education Coordinator develops Respiratory therapy standards policies competencies procedures as well as educational opportunities for staff patients and patients families.
Conducts quality assessment and improvement for Respiratory Family Training and patient education.
Develops and implements Respiratory therapy patient and family education.
Coordinates Respiratory therapy hospital orientation in conjunction with program managers as well as participates in skills check offs with other disciplines.
Participates in identifying individual and staff development needs and resources for Respiratory Therapy.
Promotes and participates in the development of research presentations conferences and publications.
Identifies resources for education for professional and non-professional organizations in the community.
Provides monthly in-service education for Respiratory Care
Attends all discharge liaison meetings for patients discharging with ventilator and/or airway.
Updates DPS log with all patients sent for DPS implantation surgery outcome and status at discharge.
Responsible for Center staff CPR training as well as caregivers in SCI with vents or airways.
Communicates with case management on discharge plan and scheduling caregiver training.
Performs consistent with Shepherd Center standards clinical policies and procedures.
Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Center and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.
Actively participates in center-wide efforts that affect respiratory practice.
Adheres to patient/family centered principles using the communication and engagement tools (OARS/AIDECT).
Establishes relationships with other respiratory therapists.
Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Center and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.
Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements organizational standards and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility. Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process.
Performs other duties as required/requested/assigned.
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION
Successful completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
Certified Respiratory Technician (CRT).
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
REQUIRED MINIMUM CERTIFICATION
BLS certification
ACLS certification required six (6) months of start date.
Active Georgia Respiratory Care Licensure.
REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years recent clinical experience preferred.
REQUIRED MINIMUM SKILLS
Basic computer skills.
Working knowledge of all treatment and therapeutic patient care devices used by respiratory staff.
Must display knowledge of growth development and the ability to obtain interpret and disseminate information in terms of age specific patient needs (adolescent adult and geriatric.
Demonstrates competency in time management organization prioritization and critical thinking by planning and organizing work assignments and prioritizing the specific needs of the patient.
Ability to assess patient and family needs and coordinate appropriate nursing plan of care.
Takes responsibility for growing professionally and seek opportunities for improving skills.
Communicates effectively using timely verbal non-verbal and written communication.
Willingly adapts to changing work demands and work environment.
Demonstrates critical thinking skills and makes sound judgments to monitor and respond to patient needs or changes in condition.
Maintains congenial working relationships with RNs and others.
Completes orientation and initial assessment of competency successfully by determined due date.
Completes mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements by determined due date.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience with patients with Spinal Cord Injury Traumatic Brain Injury and/or behavioral health preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Uses body tools or special devices to safely effectively and efficiently to move guide or place patients. Involves some latitude for judgement with regard to precision attained and the selection of what adaptive device(s) to utilize.
Ability to transfer and position patients consistent with lifting up to 35 lbs.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal patient care environment.
Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
Some potential exposure to infectious viruses.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
