Respiratory Therapy Team Leader - Advanced Float Team

Position TitleRespiratory Therapy Team Leader - Advanced Float TeamDays - Full TimeBell HospitalPosition Summary / Career Interest:The Respiratory Therapy Team Leader I assumes responsibility for performing patient care activities and other tasks that contribute to high-quality, safe, and effective patient care. These include executing protocols, dividing workloads, administering respiratory care, educating patients, families, students, and other care providers.Responsibilities and Essential Job FunctionsAdministers, monitors, educates, and assesses the effectiveness of respiratory care for patients, neonatal to geriatric.Follows policies, procedures, standards, and assists with the oversight and training of other therapists, technicians, and studentsUses independent judgement in the application of respiratory care protocols and is self-motivated to take responsible and professional action within the scope of practice.Collaborates with physicians and other health system staff to provide quality, safe, and efficient care for the patient. Maintains positive work relationships.Communicates effectively and manages competing priorities.Coordinates the patient care team and leads the teamServes as clinical expert/resource for the designated team.Assists in the precepting and training of therapists, technicians, students, and other members of the Health System team.Participates on the medical response teams (e.g., code, rapid), as needed, and quickly responds to critical situations.Meets expectations outlined in the Respiratory Therapy Clinical Advancement Program.Maintains a patient-centered focus and strives to support the mission, goals, and values of the hospital, department and division.Obtain Job Instruction (JI) certification and serve as trainer within two years of placement in position/hire.Promotes and enhances the culture of the department by:a. Listening to feedback and resolving conflictb. Creating and inspiring an open communication environmentc. Motivating others toward organizational goalsd. Partnering with leadership to enhance change management strategiese. Helping front-line staff problem solve and escalating issues, as appropriateCompetencies by team (must obtain within one year of placement in position/hire):a. Team CA: Trach teamb. Team Heart: CTS ICU (including transplant patients and nitric oxide delivery)c. Team 6: Trach teamd. Team 4/5: NICU & PICU (including deliveries)e. Team 2: Burn ICU & EDf. Team Advanced Float: NICU & PICU (including deliveries) and ED/Med-Surg Pediatrics (**or competency identified as a critical need by the leadership team)Maintains full competency in two critical skills in addition to team competencies from the list below (Advanced Float team only needs one additional critical skill): Internal: must have one and obtain one within one year of placement in position/hire. External: must obtain both within one year of hire.a. NICU & PICU (NICU AND PICU together qualify as one critical skill)b. Acting shift supervisorc. Emergency Department & Med-Surg Pediatricsd. Offline JI trainere. Specialty Roles as defined by the leadership team (i.e., trach team, new employee onboarding, etc.)Performs other duties, as assigned (e.g., serves as acting supervisor, takes call, etc.)Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.Required Education and ExperienceAssociates Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field3 or more years Experience in critical care (internal candidates) OR5 or more years Experience in critical care (external candidates)Preferred Education and ExperienceBachelors Degree in Respiratory Care or related fieldMaster's Degree in Respiratory Care or related fieldExperience in clinical instruction of studentsAdditional respiratory therapy work experience and educationRequired Licensure and CertificationBasic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) upon HireAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 1 YearPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 1 YearNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to work independently in the NICULicensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) - State Board of Healing Arts upon HireRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) upon Hire20 points in the KURT Clinical Advancement program (not applicable for external candidates)18 CEs each year (not applicable for external candidates)Required Language SkillsFluent English -Knowledge RequirementsProficient in EPIC preferredBasic computer knowledgeTime Type:Full timeJob Requisition ID:R-53910Important information for you to know as you apply:The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion .The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link View email address on click.appcast.io .Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you! 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