Description
Location- McKinney, TX
Respiratory Coordinator
FT Day
JOB SUMMARY
The Respiratory Coordinator will serve as a chief by developing, facilitating, coordinating and evaluating educational programs that uphold the mission, vision and values of the organization.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
- Provides direction to the staff by developing, coordinating and evaluating education programs to promote staff education.
- Drives and maintains compliance with various regulatory agencies and organizational policies and procedures governing the operation of the area of responsibility.
- Creates and maintains all employee aptitude files including but not limited to: Licensure, certifications and initial/annual competencies.
- Performs regular rounds in areas of operation in order to evaluate overall performance of the staff.
- Leads to build relationships among service areas and other hospital departments while fostering intra-and inter-department problem solving.
- Serves as a content professional in Respiratory Therapy.
- Develops policies and procedures appropriate for the operations of the respiratory care department.
- Initiates and effectively participates in departmental quality improvement.
- Participates in education and performance improvement activities to enhance and maintain personal departmental qualifications and standards of performance.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
- Advanced knowledge of Respiratory Care modalities, therapies, equipment and medications.
- Must be able to work under stressful conditions.
- Must have proficient critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly both orally and in writing.
- Ability to follow established safety, infection control, and isolation procedures at all times.
- Ability to effectively use a variety of teaching methods.
- General computer skills, including but not limited to data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning and email.
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following.
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
QUALIFICATIONS- EDUCATION - Associate's or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitate (CPR): BLS or CPR Required.
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), Registered Nurse (RN), Reg Respiratory Therapist (RRT): Must have both Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), or must be a Registered Nurse.
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