Lead Respiratory Therapist

Lead Respiratory Therapist

Within Franciscan, the Lead Respiratory Therapist monitors shift operations and staffing needs within the respiratory care services department, while also directly conducting the job duties of a Respiratory Therapist. This position provides clinical guidance, mentorship, and training to departmental staff, and works closely with management to maintain a patient-oriented environment and workflow conducive to quality patient care delivery.

Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

What You Can Expect:

• Monitor the operation of a unit and provide input to the performance of individuals through feedback and recommendations.
• Coordinate and draft coworker shift schedules, ensuring adequate staffing coverage is always available.
• Conduct community outreach programs/events, such as acting as a liaison for outreach for pulmonary/respiratory support.
• Educate patients and their caregivers about their condition and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises or the use of medications or respiratory equipment.

Qualifications:

• Required: High School Diploma/GED
• Required: Associate's Degree
• Required: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)- State
• Required: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
• Required: Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Required: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - State Licensing Board Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Travel is required: Never or Rarely

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.