Lead Register Respiratory Therapist

Job Duties

Duties to include but not limited to the following:

• Reviews, collects, and evaluates relevant clinical data.
• Formulates an appropriate respiratory therapy plan based upon patient assessment.
• Communicates orally and in writing, changes, adjustments, and recommendations with other healthcare team members.
• Provides effective education and training to patients, students, and co-workers as appropriate.
• Performs both fundamental and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for adult and geriatric patients. Examples include but not limited to: Arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy assistance, pulmonary rehabilitation, endotracheal intubation, oxygen administration etc.
• Performs emergency and acute respiratory therapy procedures in accordance with hospital and respiratory department guidelines.
• Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities.
• Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice.
• Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on respiratory therapy equipment and technology-based equipment.
• May serve as therapist-in-charge when assigned and/or in the absence of the Supervisor of Respiratory Care.
• Promotes a customer-centered environment, taking personal responsibility for problem solving and effective courteous communication with patients, their families, medical staff, students, and co-workers.
• Provides patient care, which is appropriate to the cultural, cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the adult and/or geriatric patient.
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize computer-based technologies, software, and programs.
• Communicates with patients, family members and other healthcare providers in a clear manner.
• Demonstrates appropriate verbal and written communication skills in interactions with patients, staff, and visitors.
• Communicates with Team Leader/Program Leader/Supervisor when fluctuations in assignments or changes in patient condition occur.
• Consistently participates in constructive information exchange via email, informal discussion, and planned meetings.
• Demonstrates cooperative interactions with co-workers.
• Works with other members of the healthcare team to provide appropriate and timely care for the patients.
• Will remain competent in all respiratory care procedures and will work as assigned by Team Leader and/or supervisor.

Work Schedule: to be determined

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 10105F

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

US Department of Veterans Affairs