Clinical Respiratory Coordinator-Full Time Nights

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

-40hours/week

-Overnight shift 

The Clinical Respiratory Coordinator reflects 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. 
• 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

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

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.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.