Respiratory Clinical Specialist

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc. is hiring a Respiratory Clinical Specialist to deliver quality patient care and support staff development. This per diem position requires an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and 3 years of clinical experience, emphasizing leadership and team collaboration. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and improving care practices. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge in respiratory care and be ready to meet ACLS and PALS certifications within 60 days. Lehigh Valley Hospital offers a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3 years in clinical practice with demonstrated leadership.
• Familiarity with evidence-based practice.
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Ensure educational needs of staff are met.
• Provide clinical and consultative services to staff.
• Participate in performance improvement processes.

Skills

Leadership/teaching abilities

Clinical problem-solving

Knowledge in respiratory care

Communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree from RRT program

Bachelor's Degree in respiratory therapy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic medical record systems

Job description

# Respiratory Clinical SpecialistPer DiemDay ShiftDepartmentRespiratory Admin And Support - CCShift DetailsDay Shift, Per diemApply NowJob IDwd-JR135982PostedMay 14, 2026# Respiratory Clinical SpecialistApply NowSearch More Jobs**Join a team that delivers excellence.**Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.**Summary** Ensures and provides patient care and serves as a responsible and accountable clinical expert, role model, educator, and resource who facilitates the professional development of staff and evidence-based quality care. Collaborates with the respiratory leadership team, particularly the Children's Hospital Clinical Coordinator, to ensure competent staff performance to promote quality patient outcomes and meeting of regulatory guidelines. Assists in maintaining a safe work environment and maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the population of patients served. Disseminates to all respiratory colleagues all relevant information, initiatives and education relative to respiratory care in timely manner to ensure adoption of current practices. **Job Duties*** Ensures educational needs of staff are met including, but not limited to, orientation, ongoing competency assessment, use of electronic learning system and electronic medical record, continuing education, performance improvement, and professional development.* Provides clinical, consultative, technical, and informational services to clinical staff, patients, and families demonstrating knowledge in identification and resolution of patient care or other problems.* Participates in all phases of the performance improvement process including organizational patient satisfaction goals.* Assists in the development and implementation of evidence-based policies/procedures/protocols/standards designed to facilitate improved care practices and to promote positive patient outcomes.* Demonstrates commitment to quality and safety, in accordance with established policies and procedures, utilizing evidence-based practice.* Fosters staff compliance with all regulatory requirements (OSHA, HIPAA, TJC, DOH, ADA, etc.) including patient safety goals, and mandatory educational requirements.* Mentors staff and students to facilitate team development and collaborative practice.* Utilizes appropriate and acceptable intervention behaviors and communication styles in order to be an effective resource and liaison to staff within the department as well as within the hospital network.**Minimum Qualifications*** Associate’s Degree and graduate from an RRT program accredited by the commission of accreditation for Respiratory Care.* 3 years in clinical practice with demonstrated leadership/teaching abilities.* Knowledge and competence that reflects current respiratory care practice.* Ability to identify clinical problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement educational and/or clinical solutions and quality care interventions.* Basic knowledge of evidence-based practice.* Familiarity with computers and Microsoft office* American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 60 Days* ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 60 Days* PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 60 Days* RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist NBRC - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire**Preferred Qualifications*** Bachelor’s Degree in respiratory therapy or health-related field.**Physical Demands** Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. \*Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.