Respiratory Safety and Quality Clinical Specialist @ LGH

Summary:

• The Quality and Safety Specialist is an integral member of the Respiratory Care clinical team, responsible for leading and overseeing departmental quality assurance, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives. Working collaboratively with departmental leadership, clinical educators, and medical staff, this role ensures the delivery of efficient, safe, effective, and high-quality respiratory care services at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health. The Specialist fosters a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and high reliability across the department and reports directly to the Manager of Respiratory Care. Key responsibilities include managing the departmental safety program through the monitoring, evaluation, investigation, and tracking of all LGH Safety Net events related to Respiratory Care. The Specialist participates in LGH regulatory calls, communicates relevant findings, and represents the department in key clinical, organizational, and quality-focused meetings. This role partners closely with departmental leadership and the Clinical Educator to implement education, training, and staff development aligned with clinical guidelines, safety standards, and regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission compliance. In collaboration with the Medical Director, the Specialist ensures clinical practices remain current, evidence-based, and aligned with organizational goals.