Clinical Team Lead/Education, Respiratory Care Services - Pediatrics

Clinical Team Lead/Education - Pediatrics General Description of the Job Class The Clinical Lead, Respiratory Therapist (RT) is a role developed to work in coordination with the RT leadership in an assigned unit or department to ensure the work is accomplished effectively. The Clinical Lead RT is the first line of support for staff, physicians, and other related providers on RT‑specific clinical issues and topics. They will supervise, perform, evaluate and coordinate diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Services scope of clinical practice, performing work in accordance with physician orders in the neonatal, pediatric and adult patient populations in intermediate, intensive, and emergency care areas. They will be responsible for supervising, coaching, and mentoring their assigned core group of staff. Duties and Responsibilities of this Level Clinical Support Perform all duties and responsibilities of the Respiratory Care Practitioner, Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner and ECMO specialist. Demonstrate strong critical thinking skills, rapidly prioritize both planned and unplanned events and proactively address actual and potential issues, exceeding patient expectations. Instruct and supervise patient and therapeutic assessments to assure optimal medical decisions. Be an expert in all RT technology in the assigned departments. Coordinate all emergency responses. Assist in the development/updates of clinical care protocols, policies and procedures. Evaluate patient care plans. Interact with physicians/medical staff on a high level. Function as a liaison between the Clinical Resource Manager and Clinical Engineering to ensure proper operation and service of equipment, and document and report any malfunctioning or broken equipment. Leadership/Managerial Develop expected job results, performance plans, and professional goals for assigned staff. Provide input into applicant hiring and termination decisions. Monitor and report all patient care, safety, medication, technical, and employee incidents. Monitor adherence to policy, procedures and practice guidelines. Monitor ventilator protocol adherence. Implement any necessary corrective actions in a timely manner. Conduct shift planning to include assignments and redirection of staff as needed. Ensure appropriate supply inventory. Coordinate and monitor departmental improvement projects. Communicate daily activities to RT leadership. Education/Mentoring Provide orientation, education and training as needed internally and externally to Duke Respiratory Care Services. Assure/assess respiratory care staff competency and safety. Plan and conduct instructional sessions. Communicate and educate changes in policy and procedures effectively and consistently. Other Coordinate the evaluation of products and equipment. Provide input into departmental equipment selection and function. Assist with all departmental clinical research projects. Serve on department‑related committees. Required Qualifications at this Level Education Complete a Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care, Healthcare, Business, or a related field. Candidates without a Bachelor’s degree must complete their degree within three (3) years of appointment. Experience Five years of experience in clinical respiratory therapy, including at least three years in intensive care respiratory therapy; supervisory experience preferred. Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification Current RT licensure from the North Carolina State Board of Respiratory Care. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (if applicable). Respiratory specific certifications to be completed within one year of hire. Adult Clinical Lead RT Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS). Pediatric Clinical Lead RT Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge necessary to make appropriate clinical decisions and interactions relative to the specific age of a patient. Validate competencies for the duties and responsibilities required for a Level I RT. Interact with patients of all ages, family members, physicians, nursing, and all other healthcare team members. Perform work in all areas of the hospital. May require lifting or pushing in excess of 30 pounds. Required to carry an emergency airway bag weighing approximately 20 pounds. Work requires walking, running, climbing and bending. Customer service and communication expertise. 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