Respiratory Education Specialist

Sutter Health

Oakland, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$130,873.60–$163,592 Per Year

SKILLS

Accreditation Standards, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Analysis Skills, Anatomy, Basic Life Support (BLS), Budgeting, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Computer Skills, Detail Oriented, Disease Treatment, Drug Development, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, Establish Priorities, Geriatrics, Healthcare Providers, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Systems, Medical Record System, Medical Treatment, Microsoft Office, Neonatology, Nursing, Nursing Administration, Operations, Organizational Skills, Pathology, Patient Care, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatrics, Performance Reviews, Physics, Physiology, Pneumonia, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primary School, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Project/Program Management, Pulmonary Disease, Quality Management, Quality of Care, Research Protocols, Respiratory Therapy, Sleep Laboratory, Standards of Care, Team Player, The Joint Commission (TJC), Time Management, Training/Teaching

LOCATION

Oakland, CA

POSTED

30+ days ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

ABSMC-Summit Campus

Position Overview:

Plans, coordinates, participates in the education, competency, quality assessment and improvement programs for pulmonary services of a designated patient population (e.g., Pediatrics, Adult, Geriatrics) with breathing disorders like asthma, emphysema, and pneumonia. Trains, educates, and establishes professional competence for respirator care practitioners (RCP) staff on all shifts. Provides respiratory care education for the nursing staff during their initial orientation. Serves as the department's primary resource for education, standards of care, research protocols, development of clinical policies and procedures, assessment and assurance of staff competency, and quality improvement processes. Acts as the liaison between Administration, Nursing, Physicians, and department personnel, as appropriate, in daily clinical operations. Perform all staff Respiratory Care Practitioner duties, as needed, to ensure adequate coverage and quality patient care.

Job Description :

EDUCATION:

Other: Graduate of Respiratory Care Program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

RCP-Respiratory Care Practitioner

+ OR NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider

+ BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

+ OR ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support

+ OR PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

5 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

+ In-depth knowledge of respiratory physiology, disease process, treatment options and therapies, potential complications, family/support group dynamics, and associated quality of life concerns.

+ Working knowledge of respiratory equipment and ability to critically evaluate applications, including demonstrated proficiency in blood gas analyses, pulmonary function testing/mechanics/equipment, and sleep lab analysis.

+ Solid understanding of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, chemistry, and physics.

+ Demonstrated familiarity with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation standards.

+ General understanding of the budget process at it relates to clinical operations.

+ Solid analytical and project management skills, including the ability to analyze problems, reach practical conclusions, and institute effective changes.

+ Possesses proficient written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and teaching skills to explain medical procedures, lab results, or sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.

+ General computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) to place orders/receive results, and EPIC to create/update patient electronic health records.

+ Work independently as well as be part of an interdisciplinary team, while demonstrating attention to detail and solid organizational skills.

+ Prioritize and delegate assignments under varied and urgent conditions while working within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

+ Identify and solve complex problems based on the analysis of multiple sources of information while providing new perspectives on existing solutions.

+ Operate within broad guidelines and policies to build consensus.

+ Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).

+ Evaluate the competition and identify the factors that differentiate them in the market.

+ Build collaborative relationships with other healthcare providers (physicians, nurses, etc.) and community resources/agencies to coordinate efforts and provide the highest quality of patient care.

Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $130,873.60 to $163,592.00 / annual salary

_The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package._

About the Company

Sutter Health

Sutter Health has a long history in California. Some of our facilities have been providing care in the communities we serve for more than 100 years. Today, we’re proud to partner with more than 12,000 doctors to care for more than 3 million people.

We’re inspired by our Northern California community and work tirelessly to deliver top-rated, affordable healthcare. Doctors, hospitals, care teams and employees in the Sutter Health network are always looking for new, meaningful ways to care for you and your loved ones. We believe that every moment matters when it comes to helping you live a longer, healthier and happier life.

Our not-for-profit network delivers top-rated, personalized care in more than 100 Northern California communities. Recently ranked among the Top 15 Health Systems in the nation by Truven Health Analytics™, our team of more than 50,000 doctors, employees and volunteers partner to spread innovation, improve access to healthcare services and put our patients’ needs first—all to achieve the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Professional Development, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance

FOUNDED

1921

WEBSITE

https://jobs.sutterhealth.org/

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