Respiratory Care Unit Coordinator

Job description

Plans, organizes, directs the technical activities of the cardiopulmonary staff. Performs a variety of administrative functions in support of the Director of Cardiopulmonary Services. Assists the Director in all activities relative to the department’s quality plan. This practitioner additionally provides medical care to patients through administration of therapeutic gases, medications, and respiratory care procedures. Maintains life support equipment, provides emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation and performs diagnostic studies relevant to the patient’s cardiopulmonary status. Directs all departmental activities in the absence of the Department Manager, and any other duties as assigned. Graduate of an AMA accredited respiratory therapist program with an associate or baccalaureate degree. Registered respiratory therapist (RRT) credential awarded by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Minimum of five (5) years comprehensive clinical experience with respiratory and critical care procedures. Current certification by the American Heart Association in basic cardiac life support (BCLS).
Preferred: Registered or Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist credential awarded by the NBRC. Current certification by the American Heart Association in Advanced Cardiac Lift Support (ACLS). Previous supervisory experience in a respiratory care or cardiopulmonary department.