Resp Therapist Lead RRT

Company : Community Health Systems

Job Description - Resp Therapist Lead RRT

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Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist Lead - RRT oversees and coordinates the Respiratory Therapy department's daily activities, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with healthcare standards. The Lead provides advanced respiratory care to patients, assists in developing departmental policies, and serves as a resource for other respiratory therapists. This role is responsible for mentoring staff, supporting clinical education, and ensuring that equipment and procedures meet regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

Leads the daily operations of the respiratory therapy team, providing guidance, scheduling, and support as needed.

Administers advanced respiratory treatments, performs assessments, and monitors patient responses to ensure effective care.

Assists in developing and updating departmental policies and protocols to ensure best practices and compliance with healthcare standards.

Serves as a resource and mentor for respiratory therapy staff, providing education, support, and training as needed.

Evaluates and maintains respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring proper functioning, cleanliness, and adherence to safety standards.

Coordinates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient care and effective respiratory therapy support.

Participates in quality improvement initiatives, monitoring key performance indicators to enhance patient outcomes and improve respiratory care practices.

Supports onboarding, training, and skills development of respiratory team members, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable work environment.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

4-6 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist required

1-2 years of experience in a lead or team resource role preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficient knowledge of respiratory therapy principles, techniques, and equipment.

Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide and support a team.

Excellent assessment and critical thinking skills for patient care in complex clinical situations.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

Problem-solving skills to address clinical and operational issues promptly.

Organizational skills to manage equipment, schedules, and team support functions.

Licenses and Certifications

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist required

BLS - Basic Life Support preferred

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required

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