Lead Respiratory Care Specialist & Educator

FHLB Des Moines; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington – UWMC Northwest in Seattle is recruiting a Respiratory Care Specialist to join our Respiratory Care Team. This 40-hour-per-week position offers a stable day shift and opportunities to educate staff on new equipment, guidelines, and evidence-based practices.

Qualified candidates will hold a Washington State RCP license with an RRT credential, at least five years of recent critical care experience, and three years of leadership. ACLS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Washington State RCP license in good standing.
• RRT credential required.
• Minimum five years of recent critical care Respiratory Care Practitioner experience.
• Minimum of three years demonstrated leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide education and training to Respiratory Care Practitioners, nurses, physicians, residents, and other staff regarding new equipment, clinical guidelines, standards, and evidence-based practices.
• Coordinate and provide orientation, competency validation, and preceptorship for newly hired permanent and temporary staff.
• Facilitate advanced learning opportunities, including conferences, seminars, continuing education, and time away from clinical duties for professional development.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and clinical expertise in all theories and practices of respiratory care.
• Provide advanced respiratory care services and support clinical staff in delivering safe and therapeutic patient care.
• Perform patient assessments to determine acuity and prioritize care needs appropriately.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate Respiratory Care Practitioner-driven protocols and patient care guidelines based on current scientific evidence.
• Participate in and lead quality improvement initiatives, research projects, and departmental performance improvement activities.
• Investigate and recommend methods to improve operational performance, quality outcomes, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Establish professional rapport and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, nurses, therapists, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Communication

Team coordination

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor7s degree in Respiratory Care or related field

Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job description

The University of Washington – UWMC Northwest in Seattle is recruiting a Respiratory Care Specialist to join our Respiratory Care Team. This 40-hour-per-week position offers a stable day shift and opportunities to educate staff on new equipment, guidelines, and evidence-based practices.

Qualified candidates will hold a Washington State RCP license with an RRT credential, at least five years of recent critical care experience, and three years of leadership. ACLS is preferred.