Shift Coordinator Respiratory - Nights

Minimum Education

Associate's Degree - Completion of a minimum of two years of college training in an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program. (Required)

Bachelor's Degree - Respiratory Care or other health related field. (Preferred)

Minimum Work Experience

• At least 5 years of Neonatal and Pediatric Critical Care experience in a pediatric setting or have 6 years minimum experience in an adult critical care setting.
• Pediatric experience is preferred.
• Must have experience in pediatric diagnostic and treatment of patients of various pulmonary etiologies. Candidate must qualify at RCP Level III status (minimum) according to the RCS Clinical Ladder; RCP Level IV preferred prior to applying for the position. The candidate must also have a good performance standing. (Required)

Required Licenses

• Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). RCP License from District of Columbia DOH Health Regulation and Licensing Administration. (Required)
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (Required)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Required)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (Required)
• STABLE (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge

* Must have an excellent understanding of hemodynamics, intravascular homeostasis and ABGs and as those factors relate to patient care.

* Exceptional ability to verbalize, in a comprehensive manner, clinical, technical, and administrative issues are required.

* Must have the ability to organize, establish priorities and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

* Must be decisive and able to perform under tense, emotional and stressful situations.

* Must have ability to problem solve clinical situations to include patient conditions and needs

. * Must demonstrate compassion and a customer service orientation when dealing with families, patients and co-workers.

* Must function as a preceptor, participate in an advocacy activity and function as an instructor when called upon.

* Must have the ability to perform mathematical calculations. * Basic computer skills are a must. Other computer skills to include entry level Excel and data base management preferred.

* Must maintain clinical skills and maintain required continuing education credits for license and as required by the Respiratory Department to include advanced levels of respiratory practice in Acute Care, Emergency Room Units (PICU, NICU, CICU).

* Must meet the clinical and physical requirements to participate in the Neonatal & Pediatric Transport Teams. Must have physical ability to perform all treatment modalities.

* Must have physical ability to move, lift and carry patients, in addition, stamina to endure frequently long periods of standing and walking.

* Must be able to lift and move equipment and supplies >50 lbs. Proficient at handling air, oxygen, and electrical shutdowns with respiratory devices, planned or emergency.