GENERAL SUMMARY
Develops and implements the Respiratory Care education programs for Respiratory Care and SJMHS. Duties include planning, directing, implementing and conducting orientation and training programs as well as development of policies and procedures for the Respiratory Care department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Guiding Behaviors of SJMHS.
Provides professional leadership in the development and delivery of patient care.
Uses "AIDET" principles when interfacing/treating every patient throughout the organization. (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You).
Where appropriate, with each patient interaction, uses the concept of "Managing Up" – a form of communication that positions information, a person, or team in a positive manner.
Provides a consistent experience to patients, families, visitors and internal customers by using "Key Words at Key Times." Specifically, uses key words to help patients to understand what is happening with their care, help internal customers understand their service better, and build relationships.
Serves as a consultant, resource person, and role model representing respiratory care in the health system committees or work groups as needed.
May perform all duties and responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist I, II, III, IV.
Maintains the confidentiality of information according to HIPPA guidelines.
Facilitates good rapport and cooperative relationships approaching conflict in a constructive manner.
Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution. Maintains safe respiratory therapy practices; alerts management of any safety issues or concerns.
Assess the need for, develops, implements, teach/facilitates and evaluates outcomes of: orientation, training programs, skill updates and procedure reviews for SJMHS RT staff.
Adapts educational & training materials to the needs of age specific populations.
Facilitates instruction and evaluation of RT staff, new hires or students during clinical training.
Facilitates and develops high quality patient care programs/training considering age specific, developmental and cultural needs application of the respiratory care practice process.
Modifies orientation and training plans per discretion on a case by case basis.
Assesses and facilitates development of new educational programs and equipment; develops, coordinates, oversees policy / procedure implementation.
Develops, coordinates, facilitates educational programs with/for other hospital and medical staff both Ann Arbor and Livingston campus.
Examples: PCT orientation class, Nursing Core I, Core II and Core III classes.
Develops, and revises departmental policies, protocols and procedures in collaboration with the Medical Director, Department Director, Manager and staff.
Provides staff feedback and/or initiating disciplinary actions including during the orientation period when applicable. Working in conjunction with the management team.
Assists Manager with interviewing and hiring.
May assume the role RT I, II, III, or IV at Education Coordinators discretion.
Actively involved in coordinating, and collaboration of respiratory care related research activities, data collection, quality assurance etc.
Bachelors Degree Required, Masters Degree preferred
Actively Registered Respiratory Therapist
Active State of Michigan License as Respiratory Therapist
Five years progressively more responsible related work experience.
Teaching experience preferred.
Respiratory Care Leadership experience minimum of 2 years.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABLILITES
Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with department leadership, staff, patients, physicians, nursing, and other hospital personnel.
Analytical skills necessary to identify educational needs, design in-service educational programs and assess program effectiveness.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPSGeneral supervision is received from the Manager and Director of Respiratory Care.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed.
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