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This position will oversee Respiratory Therapists clinical practice and competency in Respiratory Care Services. Incumbent will monitor, evaluate and determine, in conjunction w/ the Director and medical team, the clinical practice of respiratory care. The incumbent will ensure staff are provided education and resources to administer care using various modalities and supporting appropriate respiratory care management. In addition, incumbent will be responsible for new hire orientation and facilitating in-services and training for the department; interdisciplinary team as needed.
The incumbent will serve as a clinical expert for respiratory therapy, providing support to respiratory therapist, leadership, and ancillary departments as needed. Incumbent will assess respiratory education needs, prioritize, and facilitate training; developing and disseminating pertinent updates and learning tools.
The Clinical Specialist will be a role model in professional communication and presentations and reports to the Director of Respiratory Care Services. Duties are performed with minimal supervision and with latitude for use of initiative and independent judgement.
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Care, Business, Education, Science or another related field. (Required)
Master's Degree (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience
7 years At least seven years of progressively more responsible job related experience in clinical leadership roles in Respiratory Care, such as Department Educator, Supervisor, Clinical Advisor, or Shift Coordinator. Candidate's experience should include Critical Care in a Pediatric environment. (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in the area of expertise.
Ability to supervise, advice, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Exercise good judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information and situations.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Licensed by the District of Columbia(DOH) Health Regulation and Licensing Administration. (Required) Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Required)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) (Required)
STABLE (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Leadership
Education
Staff Support
Professional Practice
Safety
Communication
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Leader)
Deliver
Engage
Grow
Full Time
Hospital
$92k-116k (estimate)
07/04/2024
09/02/2024
www.childrensnational.org
Washington, District of Columbia
3,000 - 7,500
Eric McMillan
$500M - $1B
Hospital
Founded in 1870, Children's National Medical Center (CNMC) is a children's hospital in Washington, D.C., located just north of the McMillan Reservoir and Howard University. It shares grounds with Washington Hospital Center, National Rehabilitation Center, and the DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center.