Respiratory Therapy Team Lead

Employment Type

Full time

12 Hour Day Shift

TEAM LEAD RESPIRATORY CARE:

Department:
Respiratory Care

Job Title:

Respiratory Therapist –Educator

Reports to:

Manager

Respiratory Therapist –Educator

Provide education and training
Integrate best practice relative to specialty
Execute consistent meetings
Ensure accountability for staff performance relative to specialty

Have working knowledge of all respiratory services
Keep current with best practice and latest technology and application for RT care
Meet with vendors to evaluate new products, develop processes, and report out to leadership team.
Maintain ACLS, BLS and PALS certification. Instructor level a plus
Keep abreast of TJC, CMS, evidence-based practice, and National Safety Goals.

Evaluate the relevance of RT practice with patient population and needs. Monitor value-based care by
assessing patient needs and reconciling therapy with indications. Drive protocols and practice through
best practice literature
Provide guidance, leadership, and coordination for the precepting of new hires and onboarding of
colleagues
Monitor progress of new hires for learning and evidence of competency
Review and revise competency assessment tools for relevance and effectiveness.
Provide final assessment of competency review for colleagues- new hires and ongoing annual needs
Develop and maintain quality, competent preceptors. Foster a continuous learning environment by

Assure that required staff competencies are completed
Oversee the completion of ACLS, BLS and PALS certification for RT staff
Participate in multidisciplinary leadership teams to discuss details relative to RT processes including
care planning, therapies and modality use
Provide a conduit for medical staff residents and providers to communicate with RT
Work with nursing educators to provide continuous staff education to enhance interdisciplinary
dynamics
Ensure policies and practices are current with TJC, CMS, evidence-based practice, and National Safety
Goals as they specifically relate to RT. Review policies annually

Offer hands on workshop annually on current topics and needs.
Provide 2 annual CEU offerings related to RT care.
Meet regularly with RT leadership team to discuss issues relative to competencies, performance and
targeted needs for education.
Identify Key Performance Indicators to drive best practice and culture, collect and submit monthly KPI data.
This is a day shift position, 7a-7p.

• Administers respiratory care to all patients in accordance with physicians’ orders. To include mechanical ventilation, airway management and blood gas procedures.
• Provides direct patient care to all pediatric and adult patients.
• Acts as relief supervisor as necessary.
• Takes leadership role in a specialty area.
• Functions as a team leader and clinical resource person for a specialty area
• Provides or establishes inservice education relative to the area of specialty as requested annually.
• Functions as a clinical resource person within the scope of practice and education as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Accomplished goals and objectives set by Team Leader and management team.
• Assures annual competencies are completed relative to area of specialty.
• Reviews policies annually relative to area of specialty.
• Stays abreast of national trends/changes relative to area of specialty.

• Current State of Florida License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the Department of Health.
• BLS certification required. ACLS required if assisting with diagnostic bronchoscopies

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.