Employment Type: Full-timeRelocation Assistance Available: Possible for the ideal candidateJob ID: 3259917

Location: West Reading, Pennsylvania, United StatesIndustry: Healthcare / Health ServicesJob Category: Medical / Health - Therapy

Overview:Our Award-Winning Client is a distinguished regional healthcare system providing essential services across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. With a broad network that includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in collaboration with Drexel University, this client is renowned for its dedication to academic medicine and comprehensive healthcare. The system includes residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Reading Hospital, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Services offered range from home healthcare and ambulance services to urgent care facilities, making it a key healthcare provider in the region.

Responsibilities:The Respiratory Care Clinical Specialist will be responsible for providing educational support and in-service training within the Respiratory Care Department, focusing on Neonatal and Pediatric care. This role involves delivering respiratory care, supervising clinical practices, and directing departmental operations. The specialist will develop and manage educational and competency programs, assess and organize staff assignments, and oversee the clinical rotation of respiratory care students. Direct patient care and oversight of Therapists will also be key duties. The position requires working 40 hours a week, with 10-hour shifts and a rotation every 6th weekend.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• At least 2 years of NICU/Pediatric experience required; 4 years preferred
• 5 years of experience in respiratory care required
• NRP Instructor preferred (must be obtained within 6 months of hire)

Certification and Licensure:

• PA Respiratory Therapist License
• CPR Certification
• NBRC Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT)
• ACLS Certification
• PALS Certification
• NRP Certification (for Neonatal/Pediatric Clinical Specialist)
• NPS Certification preferred

Required Skills:

• Detail-oriented with strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word

Candidate Details:The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of respiratory care experience, including at least 2 years in NICU/Pediatric settings. A bachelor's degree is mandatory, while management experience is not required. This role demands excellent clinical skills and relevant certifications.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Retirement plan options
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

Note: Resumes will be maintained in strict confidentiality until such time as we engage in a detailed discussion regarding a specific opportunity, and both parties mutually agree to proceed. We consistently receive new opportunities every day. Should your professional background closely align with the specific requirements of our client, we will promptly reach out to you to initiate further exploration of potential opportunities.