Respiratory Therapist Lead

FULL-TIME DAYS

The Respiratory Therapist Lead coordinates assignments of Respiratory Care Staff. Provides supervision of staff in the absence of Coordinator/Director. Provides respiratory care to patients. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

General Functions:

• Assists with directing/supervising all aspects of respiratory care to include diagnostic test of the cardio-pulmonary system according to policy and procedures under the direction of the Medical Director, Department Director/Coordinator

Department/Business Unit Functions:

• Participates in peer interviewing 
• Supervises, to include discipline, supports and coaches staff in absence of Coordinator/Director 
• Responds proactively to employee needs and concerns 
• Assists with development of staff throughout the department 
• Facilitates consensus among divergent groups
• Minimizes staff turnover
• Provides input regarding performance for evaluations 
• Supports competency plans 
• Responds to emergency situations
• Maintains competencies to ensure compliance with all regulatory statutes
• Administers medication and treatments in accordance with policies 
• Makes rounds to adequately maintain patient’s equipment, therapeutic listings
• Reports identified unusual patient conditions/reaction to immediate supervisor
• Prepares electronic documentation of all work/service rendered and provides written/verbal report to oncoming staff
• Performs quality control on all Respiratory Care equipment
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Addresses patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited AMA Respiratory Care program 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year of respiratory care clinical experience. 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Supervisory experience 

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current RCP State of Texas License, Possession of current CRT / RRT Certification from NBRC Renewal required every 5 years unless grandfathered prior to July 1, 2002) 

REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): 

• BLS-Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network  
• ACLS-required for Adult EMERGENT Airway Team within 6 months of hire or transfer to position 
• NRP-required for Neonatal within 6 months of hire date or transfer into position 
• PALS- required for PICU within 6 months of hire date or transfer into position

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