Respiratory Services Coordinator (NRP

Position: Respiratory Services Coordinator (NRP)
Location: Spring

Full Time Days

At Houston Methodist, the Respiratory Services Coordinator position is an advanced clinician who functions within a specific service line patient population or as Education and Quality Coordinator for the entire Respiratory Care Services. Responsibilities for this position include high level contributions at the bedside, unit level, service line level and across the institution, consisting of and not limited to: assessing unit needs related to Respiratory Care and inter-professional practice, quality assurance/ improvement activities, assisting with service line growth and development, assisting with development and implementation of new protocols, policies and procedures, coordinating unit education and serving as clinical resource.

As a clinical content expert, the Respiratory Services Coordinator position assesses the clinical performance of staff, identifies education needs, develops and implements education programs, providing feedback to management on employee performance and progress. This position conducts quality assurance audits, identifies quality improvement opportunities and ensures adherence to clinical standards, policies and procedures for optimal patient/customer satisfaction.

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

* Associate's degree

EXPERIENCE

* Five years experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner to include at least three years ICU level experience, ER, or lead/supervisor experience. May consider HM employee with four years experience, of which at least two years as a HM Respiratory Therapist demonstrating leadership abilities

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

* RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) - National Board for Respiratory  and

* RCP
- Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner
- State Licensure
- Texas Department of Licensing and  by the Texas Medical Board and

* BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and

* ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and

* NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation or Instructor (AHA,AAP) - American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics and

* Must have one of the following certifications: RRT-ACCS
- Registered Respiratory Therapist Adult Critical Care Specialty (NBRC) or NPS
- Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NBRC) or CPFT-Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist(NBRC) or RPFT
- Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (NBRC) or RRT-SDS
- Registered Respiratory Therapist Sleep Disorder Specialty (NBRC) or AE-C
- Certified Asthma Educator (NBRC) or TTS
- Tobacco Treatment Specialist (NAAP) or RPSGT
- Registered Polysomnographer Technologist (BRPT)

Preferred

* PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) preferred, depending on area assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

* Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

* Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

* Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

* Ability to work independently; capable of handling challenging / difficult diagnostic procedures and patient care situations; demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills

* Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Respiratory Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents

* Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers

* Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Promotes a positive work environment, and working with Respiratory Leads and management, coordinates staff activities in assigned area/service line and/or for department to provide optimal patient care. Establishes and maintains formal and informal communication with partners, clinicians and department leadership to identify and report pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.

* Develops, trains and mentors team members to build competency of skills, knowledge and abilities to achieve a high level of department service. Assists in the coordination of clinical affiliations and student rotations. Maintains positive and open communication with staff and other departments, responding to employee, patient and physician concerns, taking appropriate action to address needs.

* Effectively implements protocols and objectives…