Respiratory Therapist Lead

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Lead Location: 1 CLARA MAASS DRIVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109 Facility: Clara Maass Medical Center Department: Respiratory Care Req #: 0000243554 Status: Full‑Time Shift: Day Pay Range: $47.93 - $58.77 per hour Pay Transparency The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. Compensation offered will depend on educational background, skills and professional experience. Role Overview The Lead Respiratory Therapist oversees all respiratory operations within the ICU, ensuring high‑quality clinical care, maintaining strict adherence to hospital and regulatory protocols, and coordinating the technical and educational needs of the ICU respiratory team. Job Overview The Lead/Charge Therapist is responsible for assigning staff to various care areas, for addressing clinical and operational situations as they arise, and for maintaining department performance standards. They report performance and behavioral issues, liaise with the Nursing Department and medical staff, and provide clinical patient care as needed. Qualifications Required: Active NJ Respiratory Therapist (RT) License Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association Preferred: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Adult Critical Care Certification (ACCS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Scheduling Requirements Full‑time (Monday‑Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM) Must participate in alternating weekend and holiday rotation as needed Essential Functions Assist the Department Educator in orientation of new employees; demonstrate and observe procedures to ensure understanding. Complete chart reviews, QA/PI reviews and other assigned tasks in a timely manner. Participate in planning for department services; accept assigned tasks and obtain results. Effectively address clinical and operational issues as they arise. Encourage and complete inter‑ and intra‑shift communication using identified processes. Provide a compassionate and supportive environment with prompt and consistent service. Adhere to patient rights by ensuring confidential treatment of all communications and records. Demonstrate professionalism with families, visitors, physicians, co‑workers and supervisors. Listen and communicate effectively. Support teamwork through cooperative problem solving in meetings, projects, etc. Utilize principles of continuous quality improvement to assess, measure and improve organizational and department functions. Organize work sets and prioritize with minimal supervision; seek guidance as appropriate. Make decisions that are timely and consistent with department objectives, policies and procedures. Benefits And Perks Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Plans Short & Long Term Disability Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Discounts through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr