Respiratory Therapy Clinical Specialist

Riverside Nursing Center of Thomaston; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, Virginia, is seeking an on-site RT Clinical Specialist to lead staff orientation, education, and competency development. You will coordinate in-services, onboarding for new staff and students, and collaborate with clinicians to implement treatment plans.

The role requires 3–4 years of Respiratory Care experience, NBRC/RRT and CPR/BLS upon hire, with ACLS strongly preferred and PALS/NRP as assets.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• 3–4 years of Respiratory Care experience is required.
• NBRC credentials must be obtained upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification required upon hire.
• RRT credential required upon hire.
• ACLS provider certification required upon hire.
• PALS provider preferred; NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an on-site resource and liaison with other departments.
• Coordinate staff orientation and ongoing education; schedule in-services.
• Assist in competency evaluations and documentation.
• Adhere to National Patient Safety Goals and AARC best practices.
• Assess and contribute to respiratory care plans with physicians and nurses.
• Ensure orders and documentation are current, complete, and properly discontinued.
• Collaborate to evaluate treatment progress and adjust plans as needed.

Skills

Respiratory care

Education coordination

On-site liaison

Staff orientation

Education

Associate RT degree

Bachelor RT degree (Preferred)

Job description

Hiring Range

$41.00 - $56.38/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range

$41.00 - $56.38/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

The RT Clinical Specialist serves as a liaison and on-site resource to the department. The Clinical Specialist is responsible for the orientation and continued education for the team members within RHS, and is also responsible for scheduling in-services, scheduling orientation for new employees and students, chairing key committees and assisting in annual competencies for staff members. Adheres to assuring safe practices as set forth by the National Patient Safety Goals and supports best practices as recommended by the American Association for Respiratory Care.

What You Will Do

• Serves as an on-site resource to the team and functions as a liaison with other departments within the System.
• Responsible for staff orientation and continued education. Coordinates and scheduled in-services and onboarding.
• Assists in competency evaluations.
• Practices and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals and supports best practiced as recommended by the AARC.
• Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, implementing, and evaluating the treatment and procedures that contribute to the Respiratory Care Plan.
• Completes all documentation and assures all orders are current, completed or discontinued.
• Works with physicians and nurses to create treatment plans. Evaluates progress of the treatment.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors Degree, Respiratory Therapy (Preferred)
• Associates Degree, Respiratory Therapy (Required)

Experience

• 3-4 years Respiratory Care experience (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire(Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire(Required)
• ACLS Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)
• PALS Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Preferred)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (Preferred)
• RHS Advanced Airway Management (AAM) within 1-1/2 Yrs (Required)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.