Lead Respiratory Therapist

Work Shift Night (United States of America) Job Summary Responsible for directing and overseeing daily activities of an assigned shift using independent judgment to assure successful and safe delivery of care. Facilitates onboarding and precepting under the guidance of the direct lead. Serves as a clinical resource/support to staff, physicians, patients, families, and other departments by providing direct patient care and medication administration while ensuring equipment resources are available and functioning. This role may require patient assignment duties. Responsible for promotion and execution of PI initiatives and may assist with data collection and analysis of PI activities. Also oversees Customer Service, Safety and Quality initiatives for the designated shift. NOTE: New hires (after 11/13/2022) must have one or more of the following NBRC credentials: ACCS, AE‑C, NPS, RPFT (AE‑C certifications issued prior to September 1 2022 by the National Asthma Educator Certification Board). Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions Leadership and Collaboration Leads the shift Assures delivery of safe patient care by analyzing patients’ needs and skill competency level of personnel when making patient assignments. Facilitates interdisciplinary communication and planning to ensure timely care delivery including discharge. Communicates with direct leader about any needs or concerns pertaining to patient care delivery or employee performance. Assists in the evaluation of staff, providing input to the supervisor regarding clinical performance, teamwork, etc. of individuals. Assigns shift workload and preceptors. Maintains financial stewardship in relation to productivity. Maintains daily equipment function and calibration. Innovation and Customer Care Provides resources and support Monitors equipment inventory, location, and utilization to ensure staff have the tools and equipment needed to perform their jobs. Assists in acquiring appropriate staffing levels. Provides clinical assistance to staff as necessary. Assists with orientation and training for new employees and student clinical rotations. Assists with annual skill competencies. Communicates educational needs of staff (e.g., huddles, new equipment or knowledge in‑services for RT staff) and maintains staff education records. Professional Development Maintains current knowledge related to patient population to deliver the highest standard of care. Identifies learning needs of the workgroup and communicates needs to the direct leader. Demonstrates excellence in respiratory care practice by promoting process improvement and committee participation. Exemplary Practice & Quality Outcomes Rounds on patients to evaluate quality and appropriateness of patient care, including corrective action when needed utilizing peer coaching and accountability. Demonstrates excellence in respiratory care practice by providing the highest standard of direct patient care. Participates in implementation and monitoring of PI, Customer Service, and Safety and Quality initiatives to improve patient care delivery. Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education Associates Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy – Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) BLS – Basic Life Support or ARC‑BLS – Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS‑I – Basic Life Support - Instructor ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC‑ALS – Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS‑I – ACLS - Instructor PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support or ARC‑PALS – Amer Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS‑I – PALS - Instructor or PALS‑P – PALS Provisional (180 Days) NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program or ARC‑NALS – Amer Red Cross Neonatal Advanced Life Support or NRP‑I – NRP - Instructor or NRP‑P – NRP Provisional (180 Days) NBRC‑RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist or RCP – Respiratory Care Prof Additional License(s) and Certification(s) Neonatal Resuscitation Prvdr within 180 Days Preferred or NRP - Instructor within 180 Days Preferred or Required Required Minimum Experience Current advanced credential with a minimum of two (2) years clinical experience to work in all critical care areas but not limited to Adult ICU, CVICU, BURN, NICU, Emergency Departments (Adult and Pediatric) as it relates to each facility. Required 100 credit hours towards a B.S. degree may be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.