Clinical Coordinator RT

University of Missouri, United States

Updated: 22 days ago
Location: Columbia, MISSOURI
Job Type: FullTime

Clinical Coordinator RT-24000480
Job
: Allied Health
Primary Location
: Jefferson City
Schedule
: Full-time
Shift
: Day Job
Unposting Date
: Ongoing

Description

 

MU Healthcare is looking for a dynamic individual to join our team as a Respiratory Therapy Expert. We need someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about providing top-notch patient care. As the Clinical Coordinator, you'll be the go-to expert in respiratory therapy for specific patient care areas, ensuring seamless continuity of care round the clock. Your role will involve not only clinical excellence but also coordination of educational initiatives, representing our Respiratory Therapy department at conferences, and spearheading quality improvement projects.  If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of our patients and contribute to cutting-edge advancements in respiratory care, we want you on our team. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare at MU Healthcare at CRMC!  


 


Location: Jefferson City, Missouri 
Shift:  Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm, some weekends and holidays
Department: Respiratory Therapy Jeff City
Salary Range: $30.02 to $53.03 per hour based on experience 


 


Essential Functions: 

  • Facilitate clinical interactions and provide continuity of clinical respiratory care 24 hours per day. Act as clinical expert for assigned area. Instruct other respiratory staff in use of specialized equipment or procedures for assigned area. Monitor research activities for specific area in order to ensure compliance with standards and data collection requirements. Initiate and Maintain Performance Improvement and Quality Assurance projects for the specific area. 
  • Represent Respiratory Therapy at patient care conferences. Assure multi-disciplinary interaction with nursing, medical staff and other Departments.  
  • Work independently to administer services via approved protocols and guidelines.  
  • Provide respiratory therapy activities including the following: collection and analysis of blood gas samples; oxygen therapy and specialty medical gas administration; mechanical ventilation; inhaled medication administration; airway clearance techniques; airway maintenance; pulmonary diagnostic testing and clinical monitoring.  
  • Act as member of the Code Blue, Rapid Response Team, and Trauma Response Team.  
  • Provide patient documentation through the electronic medical record. Follow infection control and safety standards.  
  • Educate and advise patients' families on respiratory therapy procedures.  
  • Perform PH-blood gas analysis. Setup, maintain and clean, PH-blood analyzers. Assure compliance with CAP/CLIA standards.  
  • Plan, develop, implementation, and assessment of orientation and continuing education for staff. Responsibilities include coordinating and providing new staff orientation; insuring staff are oriented to policies or technology before implementation; coordination of student rotations; and assisting with Department Quality Assurance. Serve as liaison between outside schools and hospital. Insure all items of contract are met by both school and hospital. Coordinate with other Hospital Departments on education needs.  
  • May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents. 

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    ABOUT US 


     


    MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals — including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital — and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.  


     


    As an MU Health Care employee, you’ll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career. 


    Learn more about MU Health Care.                Learn more about living in Columbia, MO.  


     


    Employee Benefits 

    • Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one. 

    •  Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays. 

    • Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years. 

    • Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%). 

    • Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more. 


    See a comprehensive list of benefits here .  


     

    Qualifications

     

    Required Qualifications: 

    • Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) licensure by the Missouri Board for Respiratory Care.  
    • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).  
    • Two (2) years of experience in clinical respiratory therapy, pulmonary function testing or PH-blood gas analysis. 

     


    Preferred Qualifications: 

    • Bachelor's degree in health science.  

    • Additional license/certifications requirements as determined by the hiring department. 

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    Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs. 


       
      

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.
    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.


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