Clinical Specialist-adults

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Perform all functions of a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
2. Serve as key clinical resource for area of responsibility.
3. Monitor and assure clinical competency of Respiratory Care personnel in clinical area of responsibility.
4. Provide leadership in the development and implementation of Respiratory Care practices.
5. Actively participate in achievement of goals and objectives of the Respiratory Care Department.
6. Serve as a positive role model for Respiratory Care staff and other members of the healthcare team.
7. Communicate appropriately and effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding all aspects of patient care.
8. Actively participate in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities.
9. Complete special projects to assist in attainment of the goals and objectives of the department and the Hospital.
10. Provides mentorship to new employees.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods of time.
2. Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment for patient care.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Requires good interpersonal communication skills when in contact with public, patients, staff and physicians.
2. Requires multi-tasking, problem solving and decision making abilities.