Respiratory Therapy Clinical Specialist & Education Lead

UnityPoint Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit Eligible

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Madison, WI seeks a Respiratory Therapy Clinical Specialist Education Coordinator to develop and evaluate education programs for staff and patients within the Respiratory Therapy department.

The role oversees diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care, including pulmonary function testing, and serves as a clinical expert; leadership and mentorship responsibilities are included, with potential Lead duties in the absence of a manager.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current licensure to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in state of practice.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) and BLS certification.
• Minimum five years of clinical respiratory care experience, with at least three in a hospital setting; education/diagnostic testing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate staff and patient education programs in Respiratory Therapy.
• Perform and supervise diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care modalities, including pulmonary function testing (PFT).
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and act as liaison to staff, patients, and providers; may assume Lead responsibilities when needed.

Skills

Clinical education

Staff mentorship

Leadership

Education

Associate's or BS in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

NBRC

BLS

Job description

UnityPoint Health in Madison, WI seeks a Respiratory Therapy Clinical Specialist Education Coordinator to develop and evaluate education programs for staff and patients within the Respiratory Therapy department.

The role oversees diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care, including pulmonary function testing, and serves as a clinical expert; leadership and mentorship responsibilities are included, with potential Lead duties in the absence of a manager.