Lead Respiratory Therapist

Overview Responsible for directing and overseeing the 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 their direct lead. Serves as a clinical resource/support to the staff, physicians, patients, families, and other departments by providing direct patient care, medication administration and ensuring equipment resources and function. This role may require the duty of a patient assignment. Responsible for promotion and execution of PI initiatives. May assist with data collection and analysis of PI activities. Customer Service, and Safety and Quality initiatives for the designated shift. New Hire Credential 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 prior to September 1, 2022 issued by National Asthma Educator Certification Board). Responsibilities Leadership and Collaboration – Leads the shift; assure 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 any needs or concerns pertaining to patient care delivery or employee performance. Assists in the evaluation of staff, providing input to Supervisor regarding clinical performance, teamwork, etc. 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 tools and equipment needed to perform their duties. Assists in acquiring appropriate staffing levels. Provides clinical assistance to staff as necessary. Assist with orientation & training for new employees and student clinical rotations. Assist with annual skill competencies. Communicates educational needs of staff (e.g., huddles, new equipment or knowledge in-services for RT staff). Maintains staff education records. Professional Development – Maintains current knowledge related to patient population to deliver the highest standard of care. Identifies learning needs of workgroup and communicates needs to 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. Required Minimum Education Associate or Bachelor degree in Respiratory Therapy (Bachelor’s degree preferred). Required Minimum Licenses and Certifications All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. BLS – Basic Life Support (or ARC-BLS) or BLS-I – Basic Life Support – Instructor. ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (or ARC-ALS) or ACLS-I – ACLS – Instructor. PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support or ARC-PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS-I – PALS – Instructor or PALS-P – PALS-Provisional 180 Days). NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program or ARC-NALS – Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NRP-I – NRP – Instructor or NRP-P – NRP-Provisional 180 Days). NBRC-RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist or RCP – Respiratory Care Practitioner. Additional Licenses and Certifications Neonatal Resuscitation Provider within 180 Days Preferred or NRP Instructor within 180 Days Preferred. Required Minimum Experience Current advance credential with a minimum of two (2) years clinical experience to work in all critical care areas (e.g., Adult ICU, CVICU, Burn, NICU, Emergency Departments) as it relates to each facility. Required Minimum Skills Not explicitly listed in this section; the role requires clinical expertise in respiratory care, leadership, program implementation, and education/PI activities. Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. #J-18808-Ljbffr