Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

Respiratory Thrpy-Hosp

Work Shift:

Varied

Job Category:

Clinical Support

Are you ready to make a profound impact on respiratory services in a premier healthcare environment? Banner University Medical Center Phoenix is home to a level 1 trauma center and a level 4 NICU, and multiple service lines of specialized care. We are seeking an experienced and passionate educator to join our esteemed team. As a leader in medical education and patient-centered care, we are dedicated to continuous education in an environment where innovation and excellence thrive. If you possess a strong background in respiratory therapy and a commitment to education, we invite you to explore this unique opportunity with us. 

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position coordinates the educational needs of the department. This position provides leadership to staff and students, staff orientation, assessment of competence, systematic assessments of continuing education needs. This position develops programs to assist with professional growth and quality assessments and improvements related to education.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Assess the skills, competencies, and learning needs of employees, patients, students and the community members identified or impacted by disease processes within area of discipline.

2. Develops curriculum, educational materials and programs as identified by individual and departmental needs and evidence based practice.

3. Evaluates learning and educational growth of employees within area of discipline. Establishes, maintains, and oversees departmental preceptor/mentor program.

4. Acts as a resource for staff, physicians, leadership team, and other healthcare professionals through problem identification and resolution, relating advice regarding appropriate care, management of complex patients, facilitation of work processes, including procurement of necessary supplies, equipment and expertise, and timely delivery of care.

5. Provides leadership, encourages teamwork and maximizes the effectiveness and efficiency of available personnel by assessing volume and necessary resources. Communicates staffing needs to the department designee.

6. Participates in the orientation, training and continuing development of staff, and provides focused education to nursing, resident staff and attending physicians. Assures staff maintains appropriate certification and/or licensure.

7. Assists in the development, modification and implementation of departmental programs, processes, policies and procedures. Participates in the on-going monitoring of quality, appropriateness and effectiveness of departmental services, including data collection, trending, and recommendation for improvement. Participates and helps to oversee all departmental research projects.

8. This position coordinates the educational needs of the department. May provide direct patient care. Acts as a direct resource to supervisors to provide intervention and resolution to immediate problems that arise during the shift, including timeliness of care, equipment availability and issues with physicians. Responsible for the skill development and competency of all department employees. Internal customers include patients, their families, visitors, physicians, nurses and other healthcare personnel. External contacts include vendors, regulatory agency personnel and payer representatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Skills and knowledge as typically acquired through an Associate’s or Technical degree in a related field.
 

Proof of good standing with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). A current license in state practiced as required by state law. Requires BLS and ACLS certification.

In-depth knowledge of clinical techniques, applications and equipment as typically obtained through six years of clinical experience as a RRT.

In Home Care setting, must possess valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.

This position requires excellent communication skills and experience in development, teaching and coordinating educational programs for adult learners. This position requires strong organization, communication, group interaction and presentation skills, and ability to take the initiative, to problem solve, and to improve processes required. Must possess critical thinking skills with ability to prioritize needs rapidly. Excellent verbal/written communication and negotiation skills; problem solving ability, understanding of regulatory guidelines, policies, procedures and standards of practice.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of a training course in PICC and Banner Health Sims Lab training for CVC insertions with one (1) year of independent experience administering PICC or CVC line insertions preferred.

Certification for PALS and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Neonatal Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS), CPUI and VA-BC certifications preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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