Respiratory Therapist Clinical Lead - NICU

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Clinical Lead – NICU – $7,000 Signing Bonus

Department: University Hospital | Respiratory Therapy

The respiratory therapist team leader will help assure the appropriateness, quality, and consistency of all aspects of respiratory care. The team leader will act as the Respiratory Therapy (RT) clinical liaison to physicians, nurses and other health care providers. This position will provide all types of diagnostic and therapeutic Respiratory Therapy procedures, in accordance with hospital and department policies, under the direction of a licensed physician.

The Respiratory Therapy Department works under the medical direction of the Medical Director of Respiratory Therapy, or his/her/their designee.

• Serves as a clinical expert for NCH care policies, procedures, documentation, and skills.
• Assists in the training and development of new and existing staff members
• Assists in ensuring clinical operations and strategic mission are aligned
• Maintains safety and quality as priorities, providing auditing and education for safety and quality initiatives.

Provides clinical leadership, and helps ensure quality and appropriateness of respiratory care.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Successful completion of RRT examination offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

• Location:
  
  University Hospital (0870)
• Position Type:
  Regular
• Scheduled
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Shift: First Shift
• Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.