ALL THE BENEFITS AND PERKS YOU NEED FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

THE EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCES YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Associate Required

Supervises daily functions of the department as directed by the manager and supervisor, the Registered Respiratory Therapist Lead is responsible for administering respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system under the supervision of a physician, by prescription, and in accordance with established policies, applicable state laws, and current applicable federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and guidelines. This position ensures the highest degree of quality care is rendered at all times by coordinating and supervising all aspects of respiratory therapy. Responsibilities include providing respiratory care services in accordance with specific physician’s orders, department policies, and procedures, assisting with daily operations, assignments, schedules, attending to the needs of the department and patients, and performing pulmonary function testing (PFTs). The Lead is also tasked with staffing and scheduling team members to ensure adequate coverage, developing strong relationships with physicians and other referral sources, ensuring compliance with established pulmonary programs, maintaining open communications to meet patient, staff, and facility needs, and maintaining clinical competence through regular practice. This role includes direct patient care, assisting physicians with bronchoscopies, patient transports, monitoring staff documentation, staff development, improvement of clinical skills, and serving as a department safety officer. The expectation is to act as an Ambassador to patients and families for better outcomes and satisfaction, oversee revenue cycle and charges, lead process improvement, and maintain competency in utilizing and troubleshooting ABG machines. Additionally, responsible for new employee and yearly education competencies, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients, making staffing assignments, adhering to compliance plans and regulations, participating in outstanding customer service, and maintaining respectful relationships. Collaborates with other disciplines for effective care delivery and desired outcomes, acknowledges patient’s age and cultural diversity in care provision, and serves in a mentoring capacity for therapy staff, overseeing day-to-day operations including clinical competencies, staff development, performance evaluations, and regulatory compliance. Supports the organization’s vision and mission and practices performance improvement techniques to assure effective patient care.