What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Specialist Respiratory Therapist position at Meridian Park Medical Ctr campus?
Overview
When every breath counts, when every heartbeat is precious, you are there. Your skills and knowledge make a difference in the treatment of adult, geriatric, pediatric and neonatal respiratory patients. In doing so, you strive for the Legacy mission of making life better for others.
Legacy Health is a regional six hospital health system with 13,000 employees, including a new state-of-the-art children’s hospital, offering a full range of primary and tertiary care services for both adults and children at sites throughout the Portland metropolitan and southwest Washington areas. Legacy Health is known for its commitment to quality patient and family-centered care and team-oriented work environment.
We strive to be a diverse, culturally responsive organization, and encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and inclusion to apply.
Responsibilities
Responsible for coordinating, teaching and administering respiratory care procedures and support to patients and staff in the neonatal, pediatric, and adult care units. The Clinical Specialist for Respiratory Care is a highly specialized and technically knowledgeable practitioner providing operation support to the Manager of Respiratory Care / Cardiopulmonary Services.
Qualifications
Education : Bachelor’s Degree in respiratory therapy or related field or equivalent experience required.
Experience : Four years’ experience with two to three years of critical care experience as a specialist for the area of expertise. Must have additional one-year experience as a specialist for the area of expertise and one-year experience in coordinating / managing and / or teaching staff.
LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION :
Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action
Equal Opportunity Employer / Vet / Disabled
Licensure
Current Respiratory Care Practitioner / RT (RCPRT) license required for applicable state.
Pay Range
USD $46.81 - USD $66.94 / Hr.
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