Respiratory Clinical Specialist

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LVHN has been ranked among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. Were a Magnet(tm) Hospital having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Centers prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an A grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020 the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHNs commitment to teamwork compassion and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

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Summary
Ensures and provides patient care and serves as a responsible and accountable clinical expert role model educator and resource who facilitates the professional development of staff and evidence-based quality care. Collaborates with the respiratory leadership team particularly the Childrens Hospital Clinical Coordinator to ensure competent staff performance to promote quality patient outcomes and meeting of regulatory guidelines. Assists in maintaining a safe work environment and maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the population of patients served. Disseminates to all respiratory colleagues all relevant information initiatives and education relative to respiratory care in timely manner to ensure adoption of current practices.

Job Duties

• Ensures educational needs of staff are met including but not limited to orientation ongoing competency assessment use of electronic learning system and electronic medical record continuing education performance improvement and professional development.

• Provides clinical consultative technical and informational services to clinical staff patients and families demonstrating knowledge in identification and resolution of patient care or other problems.

• Participates in all phases of the performance improvement process including organizational patient satisfaction goals.

• Assists in the development and implementation of evidence-based policies/procedures/protocols/standards designed to facilitate improved care practices and to promote positive patient outcomes.

• Demonstrates commitment to quality and safety in accordance with established policies and procedures utilizing evidence-based practice.

• Fosters staff compliance with all regulatory requirements (OSHA HIPAA TJC DOH ADA etc.) including patient safety goals and mandatory educational requirements.

• Mentors staff and students to facilitate team development and collaborative practice.

• Utilizes appropriate and acceptable intervention behaviors and communication styles in order to be an effective resource and liaison to staff within the department as well as within the hospital network.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree and graduate from an RRT program accredited by the commission of accreditation for Respiratory Care.

• 3 years in clinical practice with demonstrated leadership/teaching abilities.

• Knowledge and competence that reflects current respiratory care practice.

• Ability to identify clinical problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement educational and/or clinical solutions and quality care interventions.

• Basic knowledge of evidence-based practice.

• Familiarity with computers and Microsoft office

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 60 Days

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 60 Days

• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 60 Days

• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist NBRC - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in respiratory therapy or health-related field.

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force) lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patients weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling bending squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity accordance with and where applicable in addition to federal state and local employment regulations Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include but are not limited to recruitment selection hiring transfers promotions terminations compensation benefits educational programs and/or social activities.

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