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Day Shift with off shift support for education, no weekends and no holidays. The Respiratory Therapy Clinical Specialist under the direction of the Manager or Administrator and with the guidance of the Medical Director, the Respiratory Clinical Specialist / Education Coordinator develops, implements, and evaluates staff and patient education programs, competencies, and quality initiatives for the Respiratory Therapy department.
This position performs and oversees diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care modalities, including pulmonary function testing (PFT) in accordance with ATS standards. Serves as the departmental clinical expert, resource, and liaison for staff, patients, and providers, while maintaining high standards of care, safety, and patient satisfaction. Provides leadership and mentorship and may assume Lead responsibilities in the absence of a designated Lead or Manager.
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
Tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program. Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program Licenses/Certification: Must have current licensure in good standing to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in State(s) of Practice. Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Basic Life Support (BLS)
Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in respiratory care with at least three (3) years in a hospital setting; experience with diagnostic testing and education preferred EEO/M/F/D/V