Pulmonary Education Specialist

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta seeks an experienced respiratory educator to develop, implement, and evaluate education programs for technology-dependent and complex pediatric patients and their families. The role requires coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe patient care and education across services.

The position emphasizes teaching patients, families, and healthcare professionals, with preferred AE-C certification and an active GeorgiaRespiratory license.

Qualifications

• Must be detail oriented and able to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Strong communication and teaching skills to educate patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements education programs for technology dependent, tracheostomy dependent, complex care, aerodigestive, and cystic fibrosis patients and caregivers.
• Monitors patient/caregiver comprehension and reinforces education as needed.
• Works within a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive patient education and care.

Skills

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Education

Accredited respiratory therapy program

Job description

Job Description

Develops, implements, and evaluates pulmonary, technology dependent, and tracheostomy education programs. Coordinates and teaches courses to patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• Two years of experience in neonatal/pediatrics
• One year of experience in management or teaching/education

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C)

Education

• Graduate of accredited respiratory therapy program

Certification Summary

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment
• Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C) within one year of employment
• Respiratory Care Professional current Georgia license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be detail oriented and have the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
• Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of date of employment

Job Responsibilities

• Develops and implements specific education programs in accordance with accepted teaching standards such as technology dependent, tracheostomy dependent, complex care, aerodigestive, and cystic fibrosis patient and caregiver education.
• Monitors patient/caregiver comprehension and compliance and reinforces/re-educates as needed.
• Works as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive education as needed to patients and caregivers.
• May deliver respiratory therapies or perform diagnostic procedures as needed.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives and applicable patient programs.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address 2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family Respiratory

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not‑for‑profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country.