HCMD_Respiratory Program Coord_S2230
Holy Cross Health

Job Info

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Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift

Description:

The primary responsibilities of this position are to provide coordination of specialized areas within the Respiratory Department. The Respiratory Program Coordinator acts as a resource person and mentor for all applicable staff, volunteers, and Physicians on the assigned shift and when representing the department in all activities. Under the direction of the Director\Manager Respiratory Care, the Respiratory Program Coordinator shall assure adequate shift coverage and quality patient care on the assigned shift. Provides prescribed Pulmonary Rehab (if applicable) and Respiratory Care to patients, within department policies, procedures, and standards of care. Is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care on a specified group of patients. Collaborates with Department Director\Manager, physicians, medical professionals and other staff to ensure the quality of care given. Provides age appropriate care for patients within their work area. Utilizes knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient's age to ensure that care provided meets the unique, physical and psychosocial needs of the patient. Involves appropriate parties (i.e.; patient's family or guardian, outside agencies) in the assessment, treatment and continuing care of the patient as needed.

Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.

Minimum License/Certification Required:

Must maintain active Registered Respiratory Therapist credential (RRT) with the National Board of Respiratory Care Current licensure from the state of Maryland as a Respiratory Care Practitioner Current CPR Card with recertification every two years. ACLS certification and required recertification at prescribed intervals. Must obtain within 6 months of hire date if not able to demonstrate certification(s) at time of hire NRP if applicable

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Associates Degree required At least three years of clinical experience, 1 year of supervisory experience desired Previous Pulmonary Rehab and PFT and/ or NICU experience desirable Must possess computer skills inclusive of Word. Proficiency in Excel and\or Access is also desirable. Able to demonstrate good ability to communicate using English language in written and verbal fashion, promoting a team approach to patient care Visual acuity at all ranges corrected or uncorrected Normal hearing range corrected or uncorrected

Working Conditions:

Must be able to lift or support 30 pounds. Must be able to push, pull, and lift patients. Must be able to push, pull, lift and move patient care equipment. Must be able to bend body downward at the waist; be able to kneel. Position does require contact with human body fluids and does require observance of standard precautions.

Reporting Relationship:

Reports to the Director\Manager of Respiratory Care Department.

About us:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties - Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services. We were named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for 2021.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V)

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

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