Respiratory Quality Coordinator - PFT

• Full-time
• Hours Per Week / FTE: 40 hrs/wk - 1.0 FTE
• Salary Range Minimum : $40.79
• Salary Range Maximum: $40.79
• Compensation: USD 40.79 - USD 40.79 - hourly

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.

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The
Respiratory Quality Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Respiratory Care provides frequent, scheduled, time-sensitive, and critical respiratory treatments The delivery of safe, effective, evidence-based care is essential to achieving optimal patient outcomes. The
Respiratory Quality Coordinator serves as the department’s subject matter expert for quality improvement, patient safety, regulatory readiness, and clinical practice compliance. Leveraging advanced respiratory care experience, knowledge, analytical skills, and sound professional judgment, this role oversees compliance, ensures adherence to quality standards and policies, and drives continuous improvement efforts throughout the department. The Quality Coordinator supports collaborative education and team building and participates in multidisciplinary quality initiatives to enhance clinical care and patient outcomes.

Responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate departmental quality improvement initiatives designed to enhance patient safety, clinical outcomes, operational effectiveness, and regulatory compliance. Specifically, lead efforts in pressure injury prevention and appropriate noninvasive ventilation interface assessments and documentation.

Collaborate with operational and medical leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, develop solutions, and implement effectively.

Develops and maintains strong working relationships with quality committees and multidisciplinary teams to support improvement initiatives.

Perform audits of respiratory care staff documentation, clinical practices, and departmental workflows to ensure compliance with organizational policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.

Partner with the Respiratory Education Coordinator to identify quality-driven educational needs for staff and support competency development initiatives.

Assist with development, review, implementation, and revisions of departmental policies, procedures, clinical protocols, and practice guidelines.

Assist clinical teams and leadership in responding to quality-related queries from external constituencies: patients, families, payers, media, researchers, etc.

Support departmental readiness for accreditation surveys, regulatory inspections, and quality reviews.

Research and develop quality measurement, evaluation, and improvement methodologies, including LEAD projects with support from manager/mentor/peers.

Complete root cause analyses, corrective action planning, and follow-up activities related to respiratory care quality events, adverse outcomes, and identified process gaps, such as pressure injuries attributed to respiratory care interventions.

Demonstrate leadership behaviors that foster accountability, teamwork, innovation, and…