Lead Reg Respiratory Therapist

Lead Reg Respiratory Therapist

Provides frontline leadership and direct supervision to all staff on shift. Assumes management responsibilities in the absence of Respiratory leadership. Supports management decisions in a positive, professional manner. Supervises the delivery of cardiopulmonary care in accordance with applicable policy and procedure. Monitors patient progress to ensure effective therapist assessment and reassessment. Recommends changes in respiratory care plans based on documented medical necessity and established protocols. Prioritizes tasks, communicates priorities, and delegates duties accordingly. Monitors staff productivity and maintains appropriate shift coverage. Assigns workload fairly and equitably, ensuring completion of work by shift's end. Serves as a resource to staff, providing training and instruction. Assesses orientation and competency progress, supervising student and staff preceptor programs. Delivers and assists with emergent and routine respiratory therapy, ensuring operational efficiency in diagnostic areas. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Computer skills such as Word. Patient care skills to care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations. PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio proficiency. Must demonstrate exceptional clinical skills and strong leadership qualities.

Education: Associate's in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science. Bachelor's preferred.

Work Experience: 3+ years experience in a hospital as a RRT. 1+ years in critical care.

Additional Information: Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements. NBRC credential must be maintained as a condition of continued role eligibility. All States: require NBRC for new hires and incumbents. Florida exception: legacy incumbents may continue working and may transfer within Florida without a NBRC active credential, subject to an approved, time-limited transition period.

Licenses and Certifications: State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Active NBRC Credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Basic Life Support CPR Cert (BLS). Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS). Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS). S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification.

Pay Range: $26.08 $48.50

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law): Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida's background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.