Lead Respiratory Therapist RRT

BMC Software•Brockton, MA

1d•$37 - $55

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Functions as a working shift resource to provide direct oversight, assistance, support and problem resolution to Respiratory Staff and may be scheduled for regular staff assignment as needed or requested. This includes organization of assignment and coverage of workloads. Provides superior customer service as referenced in the Steward Service of Excellence Standards. Position: Lead Respiratory Therapist RRT Department: Respiratory Therapy Schedule: Part Time ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for all essential functions listed for the Registered Respiratory Therapist. Possess, maintain and deliver high clinical standards in the assessment, administration, education, and observation of respiratory therapy as ordered by Licensed Independent Practitioners. Provide direct oversight, assistance, support, and problem resolution to respiratory staff in all aspects of respiratory care, including organization, assignment, and coverage of workloads. Responsible for resolving call offs while on site and making appropriate actions to assure adequate staffing levels for following shift. Responsible to appropriately and timely address any issues or concerns that may develop. Provides coverage in absence of department leadership. Act as a resource for development and troubleshooting for respiratory care staff. Actively supports and participates with clinical content and presentation of regularly scheduled intradepartmental meetings. Assist in development of clinical care policies, procedures, and protocols. Ensure consistency in the application of those objectives. Assist in the on-going evaluation, in-servicing, and purchasing of both new and existing equipment and supplies, providing input into departmental selection and function to ensure appropriate usage, inventory, and cost effectiveness. Assist with respiratory rotations and clinical observations from multiple schools and disciplines, including but not limited to respiratory, nursing, emergency response, potential candidates, and high school programs. Assist with quality improvement initiatives including data development and data collection. Responsible to actively organize weekly department meeting and participate on other hospital meetings or committees as requested by Respiratory Leadership. Billing –reconciling daily billing Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be flexible with strong time management skills to accommodate a continuously changing environment.
Demonstrated clinical excellence.
Recent acute critical care experience.
Degree from an AMA approved program in respiratory therapy, Associates Degree required, Bachelor Degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in adult critical care environment and level II NICU experience required, level III NICU preferred, academic teaching institution preferred.
RRT required.
Previous leadership experience with demonstrated clinical excellence required.
Licensed in respiratory therapy by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
RRT Required.
Current BLS, ACLS and NRP required.
EPIC, Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
Must obtain sufficient annual continuing education to maintain license.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor Degree preferred.
level III NICU preferred, academic teaching institution preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all essential functions listed for the Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Possess, maintain and deliver high clinical standards in the assessment, administration, education, and observation of respiratory therapy as ordered by Licensed Independent Practitioners.
Provide direct oversight, assistance, support, and problem resolution to respiratory staff in all aspects of respiratory care, including organization, assignment, and coverage of workloads.
Responsible for resolving call offs while on site and making appropriate actions to assure adequate staffing levels for following shift.
Responsible to appropriately and timely address any issues or concerns that may develop.
Provides coverage in absence of department leadership.
Act as a resource for development and troubleshooting for respiratory care staff.
Actively supports and participates with clinical content and presentation of regularly scheduled intradepartmental meetings.
Assist in development of clinical care policies, procedures, and protocols.
Ensure consistency in the application of those objectives.
Assist in the on-going evaluation, in-servicing, and purchasing of both new and existing equipment and supplies, providing input into departmental selection and function to ensure appropriate usage, inventory, and cost effectiveness.
Assist with respiratory rotations and clinical observations from multiple schools and disciplines, including but not limited to respiratory, nursing, emergency response, potential candidates, and high school programs.
Assist with quality improvement initiatives including data development and data collection.
Responsible to actively organize weekly department meeting and participate on other hospital meetings or committees as requested by Respiratory Leadership.
Billing –reconciling daily billing
Performs other duties as assigned.