Respiratory Coordinator​/Educator

Overview

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Mid coastal Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, Life Flight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Coordinator/Educator to join the Central Maine Medical Center Respiratory Therapy team!

Serves as a practitioner, educator, consultant, and evidence-based practice leader. Responsible for needs assessment, design and development, delivery and evaluation of in-service programs, orientation and continuing education for respiratory therapist, nurses, students, and other staff in specified clinical areas.

Develops educational policies and procedures; serves as a resource person to staff and management; participates in quality and performance improvement activities; and serves on special committees as needed. Functions with the guidance of the leadership team as an integrated member of CMHC.

• Supports and facilitates the orientation and onboarding of new hires.
• Develop, implement, and revise programs that enhance cost effectiveness and quality patient care.
• Participate in identifying the learning needs of Respiratory staff.
• Communicate effectively with staff and leadership team regarding educational needs and offerings.
• Assess, plan, and implement programs for staff development to advance and maintain knowledge, critical thinking, and skills competency.
• Develop relationships with local colleges and universities.
• Plan and coordinate conferences and seminars.
• Design and develop new patient equipment instructional materials; demonstrate use to staff.
• Conduct classes and/or provide individual instructions/recommendations for identified learning deficiencies.
• Supervise preceptor program house-wide as needed: resource for preceptors and students on the units.
• Make recommendations and implement updates and changes to current clinical competencies and educational programs based on best practice and research recommendation.
• Evaluate and maintain initial and ongoing competency validations in compliance with JCAHO and CMS standards.
• Orient new staff members; evaluate skill competencies during the 90-day probationary period.
• Evaluate and document staff performance of clinical skills.
• Perform administrative duties as needed: management reports;
  Learning Management System for competency records.
• Serve as a Respiratory planner to provide contact hours for appropriate CE and CME educational opportunities.
• Provide expert clinical bedside consultation to staff.
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity; ensure patient confidentiality.
• Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.
• Follow the five rights of medication administration and reduce the risk for potential medication errors.
• Demonstrate the ability to be flexible and organized.
• Study current trends, new technologies/development, teaching methodologies through professional journals, seminars/conferences, professional associations, etc.
• Customer Service:
  Interact with all individuals in a consistent manner, providing attention, support, and assistance to foster an environment of exceptional personal service.

• Current State of Maine Respiratory Therapy license.
• RRT credential required.
• Graduate of a two-year AMA approved respiratory care program.
• Healthcare Bachelor of Science Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory therapist.
• 2 Years Clinical Educator Experience Preferred.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS and NRP Certification required; ACLS and PALS preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment.
• Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/ administration team.
• Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards.
• I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environment.
• I am actively listening and seeking information.
• I am honest, truthful, and consistent.
• I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy.
• I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate.
• I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork.
• I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.

Full Time Shift:

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