OverviewProvides expert education and consultation for respiratory staff, nursing staff, physicians, patients and families regarding respiratory care. Focus will be in either Adult Critical Care or Pediatrics and Neonatal Critical Care.
Responsibilities- Functions as an expert clinician/practitioner for critically ill patients who require respiratory care support.
- Facilitates ongoing educational initiatives including orientation, preceptor education and other unit level and organizational learning initiatives.
- Facilitates accountability and consistency in the application of respiratory care.
- Provides consultations for various health care teams regarding the application of respiratory care.
- Develops, evaluates, and modifies respiratory care policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Participates in Quality Improvement Process in their area of expertise.
- Facilitates continuing education and orientation of respiratory care practitioners, nursing, nurse practitioners, and physician staff in the management and provision of respiratory care to patient populations.
- Supports and participates in research activities.
- Identifies appropriate opportunities for improvement and facilitates changes.
- Assists the department manager in determining personnel resources to meet patient care requirements.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in related field, with 3 years of experience and clinical competency in either adult or Pediatric/Neonatal respiratory care required.
- Demonstrated experience in education preferred.
Required Licensure/Certifications
- Registered Respiratory Therapist - Licensed to practice Respiratory Care in NH - ACLS, PALS, NRP, BLS
- Area of Interest: Allied Health
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
- Shift: Day
- Job ID: 31172
Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
There are so many reasons to join Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, members of Dartmouth Health , the premiere health system in New England.
First and foremost are our people. No matter the role, you ll find a shared purpose here. We have doctors ready to teach their knowledge, nurses who lead through experience, and other like-minded individuals collaborating for the health of the community, while inspiring each other day after day.
Career development
Affiliated with Dartmouth College, the atmosphere here is very collegial. You ll discover educational and research opportunities around every corner. At Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, you never stop learning.
You ll also appreciate the resources our wide-spread health care system provides. You ll have access to experts at the top of their fields, advanced technologies, and modern facilities that enable you to care for patients like nowhere else.
Benefits and wellness
We offer a total compensation package that includes competitive health and wellness benefits. These benefits consist of "Core Benefits" that are provided by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as well as "Benefit Choices" that allow you to select additional benefits to meet your personal situation and needs.
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New England is a very special place to live, work, and become part of a community. We have some of the most advanced educational institutions, best health care, and diverse cultural and recreational offerings you will find anywhere in the country. The public schools are excellent, the mountains are beautiful, and the lakes are pristine. No wonder so many people love it here.