Respiratory Therapy Lead - Nights

The Respiratory Therapy Lead is responsible for coordinating and performing various technical and administrative duties to administer respiratory therapy treatments to assigned patients. Clinical Resource for Night Shift Staff, participates in all interviews, works closely with Manager. This position will work 2 clinical shifts (24hrs) and have an Administrative shift.

Associate's Degree Respiratory Care required

Registered Respiratory Therapist [RRT] - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred Basic Life Support [BLS] - Generic - HR Only preferred Neonatal Resuscitation [NRP] - ACLS Medical Training preferred Respiratory Care Practitioner [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred

Experience and knowledge of all areas of acute care respiratory therapy. 5-7 years preferred, minimum 3 year's experience required.

• Ability to be a subject matter expert in the area of Respiratory Therapy and be able to communicate effectively with patients, team members, and other healthcare disciplines.
• Ability to assess quickly and offer professional judgment to prepare an appropriate care plan and make specific recommendations to the physician for indicated therapy.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to walk distances and push medical equipment weighing less than 100 pounds.
• May also be required to stand immobile for long periods of time.
• Advanced communication skills to lead a team.

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasions (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasions (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasions (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasions (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasions (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasions (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.