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/CoordinatorDepartment/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 groupsMinimizes staff turnoverProvides input regarding performance for evaluations Supports competency plans Responds to emergency situationsMaintains competencies to ensure compliance with all regulatory statutesAdministers medication and treatments in accordance with policies Makes rounds to adequately maintain patient’s equipment, therapeutic listingsReports identified unusual patient conditions/reaction to immediate supervisorPrepares electronic documentation of all work/service rendered and provides written/verbal report to oncoming staffPerforms quality control on all Respiratory Care equipmentUtilizes resources efficiently and effectivelyMaintains safe environmentAddresses patient population-specific needsParticipates in Performance Improvement activitiesMINIMUM
Graduate of an accredited AMA Respiratory Care program MINIMUM
1 year of respiratory care clinical experience. PREFERRED
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#LI-JH5
