Respiratory Therapy Team Lead, (Days) $20K Sign On Bonus at Trinity Health

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Education, Training, Respiratory Services, Care Planning, Discharge Planning, Patient Care, Home O2 Evaluation, Competency Assessment, Team Collaboration, Best Practices, Airway Clearance Therapy, Chronic RT Care Management, Trach Care, NIV, CPAP, Bronchoscopy Assistance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: In Leadership: Provide education and training Integrate best practice relative to specialty Execute consistent meetings Ensure accountability for staff performance relative to specialty Engage with leadership team frequently In Knowledge: Have working knowledge of all equipment utilized in the application of respiratory services Keep current with best practice and latest technology and application for RT care with specific focus on medication nebulization, airway clearance therapy, chronic RT care management needs, trach care and safety. Understand proper care planning and discharge planning. Understand the process of competency assessment In Performance: Monitor value-based care by assessing patient needs and reconciling therapy with indications Work with case managers and lead nurses to anticipate discharges and prepare patients for transition with RT needs Promote and control Home O2 eval orders and execution to attain timely discharge Round with provider teams to help set care plans and drive outcomes. Assure that required staff competencies are completed Be a preceptor and assure the training of new therapists in the modality use Promote all RT’s to engage with providers to communicate patient care needs Drive protocols through best practice literature Offer hands on workshop annually on Airway humidification, NIV, OSA and Cpap use, and Trach care and maintenance Work with nursing educators to provide continuous staff education to enhance interdepartmental relations to ensure quality patient care. Meet regularly with RT leadership team to discuss issues relative to modalities, and RT practice. Identify KPI’s to drive best practice culture, collect and submit monthly data This is a day shift position, 7a-7p. In Leadership: Provide education and training Integrate best practice relative to specialty Execute consistent meetings Ensure accountability for staff performance relative to specialty Engage with leadership team frequently In Knowledge: Have working knowledge of all equipment utilized in the application of respiratory services Keep current with best practice and latest technology and application for RT care with specific focus on medication nebulization, airway clearance therapy, chronic RT care management needs, trach care and safety. Understand proper care planning and discharge planning. Understand the process of competency assessment In Performance: Monitor value-based care by assessing patient needs and reconciling therapy with indications Work with case managers and lead nurses to anticipate discharges and prepare patients for transition with RT needs Promote and control Home O2 eval orders and execution to attain timely discharge Round with provider teams to help set care plans and drive outcomes. Assure that required staff competencies are completed Be a preceptor and assure the training of new therapists in the modality use Promote all RT’s to engage with providers to communicate patient care needs Drive protocols through best practice literature Offer hands on workshop annually on Airway humidification, NIV, OSA and Cpap use, and Trach care and maintenance Work with nursing educators to provide continuous staff education to enhance interdepartmental relations to ensure quality patient care. Meet regularly with RT leadership team to discuss issues relative to modalities, and RT practice. Identify KPI’s to drive best practice culture, collect and submit monthly data What a Respiratory Therapist Will Need: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program required. Work experience in all aspects of respiratory care preferred. Competency in blood gas analysis, Spirometry. Bronchoscopy assistance a plus. Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred. LICENSURE: Current State of Florida License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the Department of Health. BLS and ACLS certification required. PALS for ED coverage Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapy Team Lead is responsible for providing education and training to staff, integrating best practices, and ensuring accountability for performance. They will also monitor patient needs and collaborate with case managers and nursing teams to facilitate timely discharges and effective care transitions.