Req #: 237644Department: HARBORVIEW MC - RESPIRATATORY CAREPosting Date: 08/13/2024Closing Info:
Open Until FilledSalary: $7392 - $11565 per monthShift: First ShiftNotes:
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Harborview Medical Center has an outstanding opportunity for an 90% FTE (36 hours per week) Respiratory Care Lead for Respiratory Care.WORK SCHEDULE
36 hours per week
Days POSITION HIGHLIGHTS The Respiratory Care Lead functions as a competent Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide advanced respiratory care to patients of all ages (i.e., neonates, infants, pediatric patients, and adults). In addition, the Respiratory Care Lead works under the supervision of the Respiratory Care Specialists and the Manager, to perform specific leadership functions related to clinical practice, education, and management. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Provides routine respiratory care (i.e., administration of medical gases, use of aerosol and humidification devices, administration of prescribed pharmacological agents, pulmonary hygiene, etc.). Provides advanced respiratory care when ordered by a physician (i.e., mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, delivery of nitric oxide and inhaled epoprostenol, extracorporeal life support, etc.). Maintains knowledge and competency verified skills that are appropriate to the ages of assigned patients (i.e., neonates, infants, pediatric patients, adults). Fulfills the charge therapist role. Fulfills the preceptor role for new staff members. Fulfills the role of a coach, and mentors staff Respiratory Care Practitioners. Demonstrates involvement in interdisciplinary rounds. Participates in department QI projects and leads performance improvement projects. Demonstrates accountability with assigned research projects. Coordinates with nurses, physicians, and all members of the interdisciplinary team on an individualized plan of care, which includes the patient and family. Educates patients, families, and other staff members on respiratory care procedures and equipment. Manages workflow and appropriate staffing levels through delegation, supervision, and resource management. Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff. REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Completion of a respiratory care program approved by the State of Washington Department of Health AND eighteen months of experience as a Respiratory Care PractitionerORequivalent education/experience. Legal Requirement: Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Washington. ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD CARER, and mentally and medically vulnerable populations. In addition to the centers of emphasis, HMC serves a mission population for King County. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. HMC is owned by King County and managed by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine. Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our?team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.? ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public?by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Become part of our team. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs) Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
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