Respiratory Therapist Lead (RT)

FULL-TIME NIGHTS

$15,000 Sign on bonus

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