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We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Cardiopulmonary Quality Coordinator to lead educational activities, performance improvement projects, accreditation surveys, and special initiatives supporting cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs across the East Submarket of the Cleveland Clinic Health System. This role plays a critical part in maintaining quality standards, including support for Chest Pain Accreditation at Hillcrest, by working closely with multidisciplinary teams—nursing, respiratory therapy, exercise physiology, management, and physician leadership.
The Coordinator, plans, directs, and manages educational activities, performance improvement initiatives, accreditation surveys, and special projects within cardiopulmonary rehab. This role supports quality standards across the Cleveland Clinic Health System, including Chest Pain Accreditation at Hillcrest, by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams such as nursing, respiratory therapy, exercise physiology, management, and physician leadership.
The ideal candidate has a strong knowledge of cardiopulmonary rehab regulations, is detail-oriented, skilled in data registry management, and adept at driving process improvements independently while working effectively within a team. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovation and maintain high-quality care standards in a respected healthcare system.
A caregiver in this position works days, from 8:00am—4:30pm. The position offers some flexibility in determining work hours, provided the caregiver fulfills 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during standard daytime business hours. Once fully trained, there is an opportunity to work in a hybrid model, combining on-site and remote work as appropriate.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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Standardize indicators across the system and work with managers and staff to improve quality utilizing the ability to comprehend complex situations and act to correct processes that are critical to the operation.
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Develop an overview report that reflects Cardiopulmonary quality initiatives/results.
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Must be familiar with all governmental and accreditation organizations' regulations, rules, and standards.
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Develop and maintain open, honest and mutually beneficial relationships with Director, Managers, medical staff and coworkers.
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Chair ad-hoc committees, develop action plans, advise managers, coordinate training of staff and track progress.
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Other duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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Graduate of a CoARC approved school of Respiratory Therapy
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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialing through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
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Computer, analytical, and other data analysis/manipulation skills
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Proven human relations skills, communication, and Cardiopulmonary operations leadership
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Active Ohio Respiratory Care License (RCP)
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Six years of previous patient care delivery experience including pediatric, adult, and critical care, pulmonary function/diagnostics, emergency care and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related science/business
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Advanced Cardiac Lift Support (ACLS)
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Experience with C.A.P, J.C.A.H.O., and other accreditation inspection procedures and standards
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Quality Control methodologies experience
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Physical Requirements:
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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.
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Must be able to walk or stand almost continuously during shift, lift and carry boxes and equipment, and push wheeled equipment through carpeted hallways.
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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.
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All employees will be educated regarding Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure
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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:
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Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum Annual Salary: $63,250.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $96,467.50
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
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