Resp Therapist Lead RRT

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