Respiratory Therapy Clinical Specialist

UnityPoint Clinic

Respiratory Therapy Clinical Specialist

Pulmonology Clinic - Waukee Med Park

Waukee IA

Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4PM or 8AM-4:30PM

Full-time benefits

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The Respiratory Therapy Clinical Specialist NE provides clinical expertise education competency oversight and quality improvement support for the Respiratory Therapy department. Under the direction of the Respiratory Therapy Manager and in collaboration with the Medical Director this role develops and evaluates staff and patient education programs performs and supervises diagnostic respiratory testing including ATS-standard pulmonary function testing (PFT) and supports high-quality patient care. The position also acts as a clinical resource for staff and providers and may assume Lead responsibilities when needed.

Education & Clinical Support

• Develops implements and evaluates patient and staff education and competency programs.

• Provides onboarding coaching and ongoing clinical guidance for employees.

• Ensures timely completion of annual education and competency validation.

• Collaborates with physicians and leadership in developing policies protocols and best practices.

• Supports direct patient care and assists with staffing needs.

• Serves as an educational resource to other departments and affiliated sites.

Diagnostic Testing & Quality Improvement

• Performs and oversees pulmonary function testing and other diagnostic respiratory procedures.

• Ensures accuracy quality and compliance with clinical standards and ATS guidelines.

• Manages scheduling workflow and quality assurance reporting for diagnostic services.

• Audits documentation staff performance and adherence to protocols.

• Identifies improvement opportunities and leads or supports performance and quality initiatives.

Leadership & Departmental Support

• Acts as a clinical expert and role model for the department.

• Provides input on staff development needs and performance evaluations.

• Serves as a liaison for physicians patients families and interdisciplinary partners.

• Assists with timekeeping accuracy staffing adjustments and resource utilization.

• Supports initiatives related to safety patient satisfaction and regulatory compliance.

Education

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program Required

• Graduate of a CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program Required

Work Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical respiratory care experience including three (3) years in a hospital setting Required

• Experience with diagnostic testing and education Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure in state(s) of practice Required upon hire

• RRT credential through NBRC Required upon hire

• Mandatory Reporter Required within 90 days

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days

• CPFT or RPFT certification Preferred within 1 year

• COPD/Asthma Educator certification Preferred within 1 year

• Strong communication collaboration leadership and customer service skills.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and manage competing priorities.

• Proficiency in problem-solving critical thinking and clinical decision-making.

• High adaptability and professionalism with a commitment to patient-centered care.

• Technical aptitude and ability to learn new systems efficiently.

• Ability to work effectively across diverse teams and cultural backgrounds.