Job Summary

Works with the team leader(s) to assess, develop, coordinate specific education needs and provides and evaluates programs. Assures programs are based upon advances in healthcare, are age specific and when applicable, comply with regulatory agency requirements Performs respiratory skills appropriate to license and/or legal credential.

Job Duties

• Assists with the development of departmental competencies and skills assessments.
• Maintains a cutting-edge knowledge of new technologies and trends in healthcare, respective to clinical specialty area, i.e. geriatric, adult, pediatric, and neonatal.
• Coordinates Respiratory Care Services annual or biannual continuing education program Participates in performance improvement activities and research studies.
• Assesses the learning needs of the department in general and those of the clinical specialty area and contributes to the educational planning for these areas.
• Coordinates department education of new products, equipment, procedures, etc.
• Acts as the primary preceptor for an orientee, by precepting the orientee in a specific area.
• Coordinates other staff to function as preceptors during the orientation process.
• Monitors the orientee's progress through the first six months of employment.
• Participates in the formulation of respiratory policies and goals as well as policies affecting other departments, Communicates and interprets policies, procedures and regulations to staff members.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

(.9) FTE, 36 hours/weekly with a rotation schedule

Minimum one year of related working experience required

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification - Neonatal Resuscitation Program; Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Member of National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Skills

Teamwork; Clinical Skills; Communication

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Geisinger values who you are, where you are from, and where you are going. We seek out people of various backgrounds and cultures with unique abilities, non-traditional career paths and ambitious aspirations. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. Read more about Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruiting.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.