Registered Respiratory Therapist - Internal Medicine (Pulmonary)

University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City, KS Full-time Health Care Provider

Posted on April 1, 2024

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Registered Respiratory Therapist - Internal Medicine (Pulmonary)

Department:
SOM KC Internal Medicine - Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine
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Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Position Title:
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Internal Medicine (Pulmonary)

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:
This position is responsible for working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, research, and hospital staff to recruit, screen, educate, and assist in the overall clinical study coordination of clinical research.

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) will manage clinical research studies by coordinating and participating in a variety of complex activities involved in the collection, compilation, documentation, and analysis of clinical research data. Monitor participants' progress including documenting and reporting adverse events. Participate in periodic quality assurance audits of protocols.

The RRT will also provide staff training, be assigned specific duties related to procedures that require RT licensure and expertise, PI and protocol requirements. The RRT provides guidance and support to staff in training, management, provision and coordination of trials in their area of expertise.

The anticipated starting salary is $65,000-$68,000 commensurate with experience.

Job Description:

Conditions of Employment:

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) licensure in the state of Kansas

Required Qualifications

Education: Associate degree in respiratory care.

Work Experience: Two years of related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in respiratory care.

Work Experience:

Experience with Sandman and Embla RemLogic Software
Experience with study budgets, contracts, and grant applications.

Skills:

Excellent communication, writing, organizational, and presentation skills.
Solid understanding of regulations governing clinical research (CFR, GCP, HIPAA).
Solid understanding of statutes and guidelines relevant to regulatory affairs in clinical research
Ability to effectively interact with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, and administrative staff.
Ability to recognize competing priorities and deadlines and seek guidance in the management of these where needed.

Job Duties Outlined

Under the direction of the principal investigator (PI), recruit and educate potential patients for and evaluate potential patient eligibility for clinical trials.
Management of biorepository.
Maintain source documents and submit case report forms (CRFs) as required for clinical trials.
Recognize and report adverse events/serious adverse events to the Principal Investigator, FDA, and sponsors.
Perform study procedures, as outlined in the protocol and within the state and institutional scope of practice.
Assist clinical staff with phlebotomy and sample collection, processing, handling, and shipping as outlined in the protocol and within institutional/KUMC policy. Ensure adequate study supplies are being maintained. Track study expenditures and submit reimbursement requests for study equipment, supplies, and study participants.
Participates in the development and revision of policies and procedures and quality improvement and research projects impacting the care for the specialty group
Perform assessments and procedures as delegated by PI such as FeNo, DLCO, 6MWT, ABGs.
Assist Investigators on participant counseling on therapeutic instructions.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus nine paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Rate Type:
Salary

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range:
$65,000.00 - $99,000.00
Minimum
$65,000.00
Midpoint
$82,000.00
Maximum
$99,000.00

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Clinical-Research-Respiratory-Therapist-Coordinator---Internal-Medicine--Pulmonary-_JR006316 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR006316.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Center’s mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.

Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

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