Lead Respiratory Therapist - Flagstaff

This position assists in the planning of the daily operational, financial, leadership and/or clinical support to patients, staff, manager and director within the department. This position supervises employees and participates in selection, orientation, evaluation and staff scheduling when delegated by manager.

Patient Care
* Performs ABG punctures according to NAH Policy.

* Provides proper concentration of pharmacological solutions and administers appropriately as prescribed by MD or licensed independent practitioner and monitors for effectiveness.

* Records patient vital signs including breath sounds, ventilator status, mental status, and response to treatment.

* Identifies patient and verifies orders before administration of any treatment or respiratory care to patient.

* Sets ventilator parameters according to established patient protocol and doctors orders.

* Performs/assists in the placing of E.T. tube properly, minimizing facial, oral, and tracheal trauma.

Administrative
* Completes all billing paperwork.

* Promotes, advocates for and participates in multidisciplinary patient care services using collegial and collaborate approach to group decision making as part of a self-direct work team.

* Serves as a resource and provides leadership assistance to achieve optimal clinical, operational, financial, and satisfaction outcomes.

* Assist in the development of the department budget. Plays a key role in ensuring budgetary goals are met on an annual basis by ensuring proper staffing and proper use/management of supplies.

* Assists in hiring , trains, and directs the work flow for staff. This position is also accountable for participating in the development and implementation of department goals and objectives.

* Demonstrates timely and accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, EMR entries, and patient responses.

Mentorship
* Promotes, advocates for and participates in multidisciplinary patient care services using collegial and collaborate approach to group decision making as part of a self-direct work team.

* Serves as a resource and provides assistance to achieve optimal clinical, operational, financial, and satisfaction outcomes.

Equipment Care
* Assembles and disassembles, operates and maintains, troubleshoots, cleans, and performs minor repairs on equipment.

* Educate patients on therapy's and prescribed medications/therapy given prior to discharge while documenting patient understanding.

Compliance/Safety
* Responsible for reporting any safety related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.

* Adheres to regulatory and organizational standards affecting patient care and safety as well as all hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Practices in a safe and cost effective manner.

* Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employees area of responsibility.

* If required for position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.

* Completes all company mandatory modules and required job specific training in the specified time frame.

Education

Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related healthcare field – Required or to be completed within 2 years from date of hire

Master's Degree- Preferred

Experience

*Minimum 3 years acute care experience – Preferred with a Bachelors Degree or
*Minimum 5 years acute care experience – Preferred without a Bachelors Degree