The Lead Respiratory Clinical Specialist is an expert clinician, educator, consultant, and researcher. In collaboration with the medical staff and nursing staff, monitors the clinical care of patients, trouble shoots problems and crises, anticipates barriers, and helps to prevent them, and provides clinical support to improve patient care and patient outcomes. Responsible for the direction and supervision in development of clinical standards, procedures, competency assessment, orientation, and training. Incorporated within each of these role functions, the Lead Respiratory Clinical Specialist is a role model, patient advocate, change agent, leader, and best practice practitioner and steward of finances. The Respiratory Team at Valleywise Health cares for one another and are true clinical experts for pulmonary. Apply now to join the team and have an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our patients that we serve.
 
Valleywise Health is committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive benefits designed to help our employees and their families stay physically and financially fit. Known for the diversity of not only the community of patients we serve but also our workforce and the benefits we offer, such as: Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans Flexible Spending Accounts 100% Pension Retirement Match Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Sick and Extended Illness Bank Tuition Reimbursement Programs And much more      Hourly Pay Rate: $31.58 - $46.58   Qualifications Education:  Graduate of a 2 year A.M.A. approved Respiratory Care Program Experience:  Experience: 5 years in acute critical care (adults, pediatrics, and neonates)   Certification/licensure: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the State of Arizona. Requires BLS and ACLS through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire, Requires PALS through an approved American Heart Association RQI program within the first 30 days. Prefer certification in NRP. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English. Must have the ability to work with culturally diverse people. Requires excellent communication and time management skills. Previous acute critical care hospital experience