COORD CLH (FT) CENTER FOR LUNG - Huntsville Hospital Health System : Job Details

COORD CLH (FT) CENTER FOR LUNG

Huntsville Hospital Health System

Job Location : all cities,AL, USA

Posted on : 2024-10-01T06:42:02Z

Job Description :

Overview:

Responsible for the overall successful operation for the Center for Lung Health. Demonstrates knowledge and performance of all aspects of services offered by CLH and serves as a clinical specialist/ educator to include but not limited to pulmonary rehabilitation/services, smoking cessation program, therapeutic pulmonary services, pulmonary diagnostics and other services offered through CLH. Tracks and monitors performance measures. Works collaboratively with the CLH Director to ensure departmental efficiency and productivity.

Qualifications:

Education:

Must be licensed by the ASBRT, registry by the N.B.R.C. preferred. BLS certification is mandatory for employment. Must successfully complete AACVPR Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certification Program and the following AARC courses: Pulmonary Disease Educator; Pulmonary Function Testing Courses (Spirometry, Advanced Concepts and PFT: Pediatrics); Tobacco and Smoking Cessation Training within 1 year of employment as the CLH Coordinator.

Experience:

Require experience as a respiratory therapist. Must have experience in pulmonary diagnostic testing and pulmonary rehabilitation.

Additional Skills/Abilities:

Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Excellent communication, leadership, management and presentation skills necessary. Must possess basic skills in finance, budgets and the ability to control resources within budget. Ability to organize, accomplish goals and objectives, meet deadlines and problem solving using discretion, and sound judgment. Requires high level of analytical ability in order to gather and interpret complex data to find solutions to unusual and difficult problems. Must have a working knowledge of word-processing, database, and spreadsheet applications. Ability to perform and recommend procedures in all areas Bronchial Hygiene including delivery of medications via aerosol and MDI, Oxygen Therapy, and Arterial Blood Gas Collection, Pulmonary Function testing and Cardiac Monitoring.

About Us:

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs. From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Armys Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!