Cardiopulmonary Quality Coordinator

Location

Mayfield, OH | United States

Job description

req#: 244710

Location: Mayfield Hts, OH

Facilities: Hillcrest Hospital ,

Professional Area: Allied Health

Department: 3432 Respiratory Therapy-Hillcrest Hospital

Job Code: T2581E

Schedule: Part Time

Shift: Days

Join Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Hillcrest Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. 

A Cardiopulmonary Quality Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling educational activities. You will focus on performance improvement, accreditation surveys, and other special projects. In this role you will actively participate in facility and system operations. This department collaborates with other disciplines and assists in the development and implementation of action plans.

**This is a hybrid work opportunity for candidates in northeast Ohio .**

The ideal caregiver is someone who:

• Has good computer skills. (Spreadsheets, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)

• Has knowledge of working with Institute administrators, finance, operations analysts.

• Has knowledge of Cardiovascular procedures and Operations.

• Can identify connections through good critical thinking skills and use that information to create viable answers to the problem.

This is a rewarding opportunity that offers growth-oriented projects, mentorship, support, and resources. You will experience great exposure to both the institute and department leadership and have numerous opportunities for career growth.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare. 

Responsibilities:

• Standardizes indicators across the system, and works with managers and staff to improve quality utilizing ability to comprehend complex situations and act to correct processes that are critical to the operation.
• Develops an overview report that reflects Cardiopulmonary quality initiatives/results.
• Must be familiar with all governmental and accreditation organizations regulations, rules, and standards.
• Develops and maintains open, honest and mutually beneficial relationships with Director, Managers, medical staff and coworkers.
• Chairs ad-hoc committees, develops action plans, advises managers, coordinates training of staff and track progress.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Must be a graduate of AMA approved school of Respiratory Therapy Technology with a minimum of Associate's Degree in Applied Science.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related science/business is preferred.
• Must be a registered respiratory therapist with a valid Ohio license. Computer, analytical, and other data analysis/manipulation skills are required.
• Must have proven human relations skills, communication, and Cardiopulmonary operations leadership.
  

Certifications:

• Must have active Ohio Respiratory Care License (RCP).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

Complexity of Work:

• Position requires ability to analyze systems and problems quickly and accurately, and the ability to recognize the interrelationships of the service with other areas of hospital and assess impact of Cardiopulmonary operations on these areas.
• Must possess clinical skills as defined in Registered Respiratory Therapist job description to perform patient care.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• Six years of previous patient care delivery experience including pediatric, adult, and critical care, pulmonary function/diagnostics, emergency care and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
• In addition the incumbent should have experience as a clinical instructor, Respiratory Therapy.
• It is also preferred the candidate have experience with C.A.P, J.C.A.H.O., and other accreditation inspection procedures and standards.
• Quality Control methodologies experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• All employees are required to know and demonstrate competency in all OSHA requirements for the position such as use of personal protective equipment, safety equipment, and procedures, and handling of hazardous materials, etc.
• Must be able to walk or stand almost continuously during shift, lift and carry boxes and equipment, and push wheeled equipment through carpeted hallways.
• All employees are required to be aware of all MSDS considerations for this position which identifies all items in their particular area, as well as the location of the MSDS manual.
• All employees will be educated regarding Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure
• Category III-Employees whose routine and/or daily duties, tasks, or procedures never expose them to blood and other potentially infectious materials.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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