Baylor Scott & White Health Jobs

Location- McKinney, TX

Respiratory Coordinator

FT Day

JOB SUMMARY

The Respiratory Coordinator will serve as a chief by developing, facilitating, coordinating and evaluating educational programs that uphold the mission, vision and values of the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Provides direction to the staff by developing, coordinating and evaluating education programs to promote staff education.

• Drives and maintains compliance with various regulatory agencies and organizational policies and procedures governing the operation of the area of responsibility.

• Creates and maintains all employee aptitude files including but not limited to: Licensure, certifications and initial/annual competencies.

• Performs regular rounds in areas of operation in order to evaluate overall performance of the staff.

• Leads to build relationships among service areas and other hospital departments while fostering intra-and inter-department problem solving.

• Serves as a content professional in Respiratory Therapy.

• Develops policies and procedures appropriate for the operations of the respiratory care department.

• Initiates and effectively participates in departmental quality improvement.

• Participates in education and performance improvement activities to enhance and maintain personal departmental qualifications and standards of performance.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Advanced knowledge of Respiratory Care modalities, therapies, equipment and medications.

• Must be able to work under stressful conditions.

• Must have proficient critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly both orally and in writing.

• Ability to follow established safety, infection control, and isolation procedures at all times.

• Ability to effectively use a variety of teaching methods.

• General computer skills, including but not limited to data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning and email.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following.

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

• Tuition Reimbursement

• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Associate's or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification

• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

&nbspBasic Life Support (BLS), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitate (CPR): BLS or CPR Required.

&nbspRespiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), Registered Nurse (RN), Reg Respiratory Therapist (RRT): Must have both Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), or must be a Registered Nurse.

As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.