Clinical Respiratory Coordinator Full Time Nights

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

• Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
• Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Description

• 40 hours/week
• 4 - 10hr shifts/week
• Monday-Friday only, no weekends or holidays
• Hours:  7pm-5:30am 4 days/week

 

The Clinical Respiratory Coordinatorreflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• The Clinical Respiratory Coordinator is responsible for evaluating and overseeing clinical practices within the department, working collaboratively with manager, staff, physicians, and other departments to maintain patient care excellence and compliance.
• Assists the Practice Administrator in administrative functions and assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Practice Administrator as delegated or in the case of absence. Acts as a mentor, facilitator, coach, and clinical/supervisory resource. 
• The Clinical Respiratory Coordinator must be able to perform all diagnostic testing in the department including:
  • Pulmonary Function Testing
  • Methacholine Challenges
  • O2 Titration
  • High Altitude Simulation Test
  • Cardio-Pulmonary Stress Testing for both adults and pediatrics
  • Simple Stress Testing

• Assists the Practice Manager in overseeing the outpatient Pulmonary Function Lab and clinical staff of the department.
• Uses knowledge and skills of respiratory care standards and emergency procedures to provide safe and effective patient care.
• Provides education and education materials to staff to maintain or advance current respiratory care standards and practice.
• Assist the department in accomplishing skill review assessment of therapist and certified medical assistants
• Assist the department in orientation of new employees.
• Maintains infection control techniques, while meeting facility standards at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• One of the following is required:
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner
  • Registered Pulmonary Function Technician
• Certification in BLS and PALS
• Proficient in performing proficiency testing and comparison studies, able to read graphs and charts, and ability to multi-task different projects.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft word and all functions of Microsoft outlook e-mail

Preferred:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.