Charge Respiratory Therapist & Clinical Lead

JOB SUMMARY The Charge Respiratory Therapist at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for managing and directing clinical activities within the assigned facility. Scope includes ensuring staff clinical proficiency, maintaining regulatory compliance, managing equipment and supplies, and providing direct patient care. The incumbent must possess a Registered Respiratory Therapist certification, hold relevant credentials, and demonstrate strong leadership skills to optimize patient care and facilitate effective teamwork.| **JOB** **FUNCTIONS** || --- |* Employee Relations- Responsible for the training and development of personnel for the Respiratory Department.* Performance Monitoring- Responsible for assuring staff clinical proficiency on equipment and procedures through the Competency Assessment Tracking.* System (CATS), cost effective utilization of resources, and progress toward departmental goals.* Responsible for developing, revising and testing all electronic charting components of respiratory services.* Management- Responsible for directing clinical activities of Respiratory Care.* Provide input to the Manager of Respiratory Care regarding or pertaining to annual Excel evaluations.* Regulatory Knowledge- Must maintain current knowledge of all applicable regulatory guidelines, including reimbursement policies for Respiratory services and assure compliance.* Equipment and Supplies- Assure sufficient/acceptable equipment and supplies for quality patient care.* Clinical Reference- Must maintain a high level of clinical and administrative knowledge To serve as a resource for staff, other department managers, physicians and administration.Therapeutic Modalities:* Ventilatory management, recommend and administer therapeutic regime. Airway management.Diagnostic:* Assess and perform acid base, ventilation, oxygenation, quality control and diagnostic procedures.Assessment:* Clinical and physical assessment to assure individualized patient focused therapy.Documentation:* Maintain records to provide complete clinical Information and assure accurate patient charging.Equipment:* Select, assemble, assure proper function and perform quality control while maintaining infection control.Education:* Teach patients, family members or caregivers; provide learning opportunities for students and/or groups.* Customer Service- Responds to customer issues and recommends and implements action for improvement. QUALIFICATIONS Education Education Level Education Details Required/Preferred Other (Experience)Must be a graduate of a respiratory program approved by CoARC, and NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist.Required High School Diploma or GED EquivalentRequired Licenses and Certifications Licenses and Certifications Licenses and Certifications Details Time Frame Required/ Preferred RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care PractitionerMust maintain licensure by the stateRequiredAndNALS - Neonatal Advanced Life SupportMust hold the NBRC Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist Credential, and maintain the Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications.RequiredAndPALS - Pediatric Advanced Life SupportRequired Work Experience Number of Years Work Experience Details Required/ Preferred 4-6 yearsMinimum of (5) years experience in Respiratory CareRequiredAnd1-3 yearsExperience with performance and management of reporting servicesPreferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required/Preferred Proficiency Must maintain knowledge and skills to care for all primary adult, pediatric, adolescent, and neonatal patients, and a working knowledge of care of geriatric patientsRequiredN/AMust provide a positive leadership model for the staff of the Respiratory services.RequiredN/AThis position will serve as a Respiratory Care resource for physicians, nurses, staff and students.RequiredN/AThe incumbent must be able to organize and prioritize departmental responsibilities to optimize quality patient care.RequiredN/AThe incumbent recommends changes in therapeutic modalities to promote the most positive patient outcome.RequiredN/AThe incumbent must actively promote teamwork within the department and patient care areas.RequiredN/AAnticipates resources needed; prioritizes work assignmentsRequiredN/AAbility to prioritizes and perform several functions at one timeRequiredN/AAbility to manage multiple interruptionsRequiredN/AInitiates and follows through with work assignments; is a self starterRequiredN/AAssists in orientation of new employees to unitRequiredN/AThe incumbent will have extensive contact with patients and staff, including physicians, nurses, and other ancillary services.RequiredN/AThe incumbent will also have contact with patient’s family members on a routine basis.RequiredN/AIt is therefore imperative that he/she maintains good communication skills and serves as a role model, reflecting a positive and caring attitude toward patients, staff and the public we serve while maintaining HIPPA regulations.RequiredN/A **SCOPE** **Freedom To Act:** **Problem Solving:** **Impact:** **Financial Responsibility:*** Sales Revenue Target Responsibility:* Approval Responsibility:* P & L Responsibility:* Assets Controlled:* Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items):* Total Financial Responsibility:**Budget Responsibility*** Primary Budget Responsibility:* Shared Budget Responsibility: #J-18808-Ljbffr