Bronchoscopy Lab Specialist
- Sarasota Memorial Hospital
- Sarasota, FL, USA
Job Description
Respiratory Care Services
Job Summary
In addition to Respiratory Therapist Level III or IV requirements, assists providers in diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopies to both outpatients and inpatients in the operating room, endoscopy lab, or at the bedside. Functions as a coordinator for all bronchoscopy based pulmonary clinical research studies at SMHCS. Collects data for review by Bronchoscopy providers under the direction of the SMHCS Pulmonary Council. Acts as a technical expert between providers, Pulmonary Council, Respiratory Care Services Director, and patients. Leader of Bedside Bronchoscopy Team including management of competencies and training for this team. Aids in scheduling and communication with providers, endoscopy, and anesthesia. Maintains and manages bronchoscopy equipment, oversees proper cleaning and adherence to regulatory agency requirements for bronchoscopy lab therapists and others responsible for cleaning bronchoscopes. Assists with ordering of supplies and communicates equipment needs through proper channels. Communicates practice changes and updates to all bronchoscopy lab personnel. Coordinates, with the Respiratory Care Services Educator, initial training, competency maintenance, and education requirements.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer additional credentials RRT-ACCS.
- Prefer five (5) years of bronchoscopy lab experience.
- Prefer familiarity with infection control regulatory guidelines.
Mandatory Education
Preferred Education
Required License and Certs
ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR
PALS: Pediatric Adv Life Support
RRT: Registered Resp Therapist
Preferred License and Certs
Employment Screening Requirements
As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
One of the largest public health systems in Florida, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System has continually evolved from its modest beginning as the county's first community hospital. Our mission to deliver high-quality healthcare for our community has been steadfast since we first began serving patients in 1925 at the 32-bed Sarasota Hospital, and our growth has been shaped by and for the Sarasota community.
Today, we are a full-service public health system, with two hospitals offering specialized expertise in heart, vascular, cancer, orthopedic and neuroscience services, as well as a state-of-the-art cancer care center and a network of outpatient centers, urgent care centers, laboratories, diagnostic imaging and physician practices, skilled nursing and rehabilitation among our many programs. Sarasota Memorial also serves as the region's health care safety net, with Sarasota County's only trauma center, obstetrical services, neonatal intensive care unit, inpatient pediatrics unit and psychiatric services for patients of all ages.
The system's flagship 897-bed campus, Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota, has been consistently recognized as one of the nation’s best hospitals. A regional referral center providing the greatest depth and breadth of care to the community, the campus also includes state-of-the-art specialized centers of care, including the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute Oncology Tower, Rehabilitation Pavilion and newly opened Cornell Behavioral Health Pavilion.
With the opening of Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice in fall 2021, we're able to provide south Sarasota County residents convenient access to the same level of care and 5-Star physicians, staff and systems available at our SMH-Sarasota Campus. SMH-Venice features 178 private rooms, a 28-room Emergency Care Center, 8 surgical suites, 10 birthing suites and a pandemic-ready intensive care unit. The Venice campus is currently undergoing an expansion that will double the hospital's capacity when complete in 2024.
Sarasota Memorial is powered by more than 10,000 staff and is Sarasota County’s largest employer. Over 700 members of the community contribute their time and skills as hospital volunteers; this includes the 9-member Sarasota County Public Hospital Board elected by local voters, governs Sarasota Memorial Health Care System.
Our Mission
Sarasota Memorial strives to provide healthcare services that excel in caring, quality and innovation.
Our Vision
Our community will be served by the best healthcare system in the nation. Sarasota Memorial will be the best place to be a patient, the best place to work and the best place to practice medicine. Our extraordinary people, innovative clinical technology and effective use of information systems will set us apart. We will deliver services that are safe, result in desired outcomes and are consistent with current professional knowledge.
Our Values
To create an environment that supports and rewards:
- Safety
- Caring and compassion
- Excellence and professionalism
- Teamwork and trust
- Mutual respect and recognition
- Accountable and ethical behavior