Respiratory Therapist (RT) Clinical Coordinator

Summary

Position Summary
    
Serves the Cystic Fibrosis Clinic as a consultant and patient care provider. Ensures optimal application of respiratory care therapeutic modalities and aids in home-care education provided to Cystic Fibrosis patients. Works to provide Cystic Fibrosis patients with necessary equipment and supplies for at home therapies. Assists with planning, providing and evaluating the respiratory therapy educational opportunities for the staff. Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of Cystic Fibrosis respiratory standards of care.

Essential Duties    

1. Maintains all respiratory medications, complex supplies and equipment in Cystic Fibrosis Clinic areas required by regulatory agencies. Participates in inspections. Coordinates cleaning and assembly with central services and follows proper cleaning procedures.
2. Develops and maintains policies and procedures in conjunction with management to meet Cystic Fibrosis specific guidelines.
3. Provides ongoing patient education to promote awareness of Cystic Fibrosis disease process, compliance with medical treatments, proper equipment cleaning and maintenance and improvement of the health and quality of life of the patient.
4. Recommends and implements appropriate interventions according to the patient’s clinical status and disease state. Documents necessary or relevant details of patient care and patient education, utilizing appropriate medical records, billing forms or other approved media.
5. Completes annual intake questions with patients during office visits in order to monitor and assess home therapy procedures and equipment. Participates in discharge planning for patients with Cystic Fibrosis respiratory needs. Consults with members of the multidisciplinary patient care team to initiate, monitor and modify effective respiratory care modalities determined by patient needs and desired treatment outcomes.
6. Creates, tracks and implements systems to assure follow-up care and coordination is accomplished. Tracks and monitors medication refills and equipment needs of patients. Assess and monitor patient’s equipment and in-home needs for airway clearance therapies.
7. Writes appropriate respiratory care orders according to proper policy, procedure or other appropriate guidelines, relevant to each situation requiring RT Clinical Coordinator to write medical order.
8. Performs technical procedures and operates equipment with high level of expertise. Maintains knowledge of infrequently used equipment and ordered patient therapeutics.
9. Collects and correctly labels all sputum specimens from adult patients and delivers to lab in a timely manner.
10. Withdraws arterial blood by single puncture per policy. Analyzes arterial blood samples and reports results accurately. 
11. Submits final reports on procedures and testing noting reportable results with applicable documentation.
12. Participates in pre-clinic huddles with multidisciplinary treatment team to prepare for clinics. Facilitates communication and coordination between health care team members.
13. Maintains working knowledge of research protocols and ensures they are followed. Performs PFT reviews, competency testing, preventative maintenance of equipment and record keeping, including special projects, as requested.
14. Leads and participates in the development, data collection and analysis of team-based quality improvement projects.
15. Enters orders for respiratory equipment and supplies as needed under the direct supervision of a National Jewish Health healthcare provider in support of the patient’s treatment plan.

Competencies    

1. Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
2. Business Acumen: Using economic, financial, market, and industry data to understand and improve business results; using one’s understanding of major business functions, industry trends, and own organization’s position to contribute to effective business strategies and tactics.
3. Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others.
4. Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs.
5. Peer Relationships: Interacts with others in a constructive, positive, and respectful manner, regardless of individual differences. Assists team members or co-workers in achieving personal goals and completing assignments.

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility    

None

Travel

None

Core Values    

1. Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
2. Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
3. Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
4. Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.
5. Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the institution.
6. Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures. 
7. Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
8. Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education: Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy required. BS in Respiratory Therapy or related field preferred.
2. Work Experience: Three years in respiratory therapy required. Two years of general medical, surgical or pediatric experience required.
3. Special Training, Certification or Licensure: Registered or certified as a Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care required. Current license with the State of Colorado required. CPR/BLS required. 

Salary Range: $28.00 - $34.00

Benefits

At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset.

With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

• Medical Plans, Dental Plans and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• FSA and HSA
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Voluntary Benefits, like Accident Insurance, Critical Care and Hospital Indemnity
• Sick and Vacation Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program
• Legal Plan