Coordinator, Respiratory Care Clinical

Shift:40 hours per week, 3-12-hour shifts and 4 hours of administrative time.
Department: Respiratory Therapy
Compensation:

* Base Pay Range: $34.38 - $52.08 per hour, based on experience.

* Special Pay: Additional $8.00 per hour until 11/28/25

* Shift Differentials:

o Additional $2.00 per hour for evening shifts

o Additional $4.00 per hour for night shifts

o Additional $3.00 per hour for weekend shifts

o Additional $5.00 per hour for weekend evening shifts

o Additional $7.00 per hour for weekend night shifts

* Choose Between Sign-On Bonus -OR- Retention Rewards

o Sign-On Bonus: $10,000

o Retention Rewards:

* Relocation Support: $5,000 if moving from over 50 miles away.

* Student Loan Repayment: $2,000 per year towards student loans, up to 5 years, totaling $10,000.

* Enhanced Retention: $5,000 after 6 months, $3,000 after 12 months, and finally $2,000 after 24 months.

o Note: Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request.

ABOUT THE JOB

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!

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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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 benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

* 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.

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.

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.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.