Charge Respiratory Care Therapist RRT Respiratory Services

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville • Madisonville, KY

44d • Onsite

About The Position

In addition to performing the role of a registered respiratory therapist, the charge respiratory therapist will serve as a clinical resource and role model for other therapists and staff. They will effectively lead other respiratory therapists to achieve optimum patient outcomes during their shift. Evaluate volume of therapies and acuity of patients for adequate staff per shift and assign daily workload for staff. Facilitates effective communication and resolution of work site operation issues that support Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville in its strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited program in Respiratory Care required
• Registered (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
• Respiratory Care Therapist license by the State of Kentucky (KBRC) required
• BLS required
• NRP required
• ACLS required
• 2 years of clinical experience required

Nice To Haves

• PALS preferred
• Experience in NICU, ICU, ER, Floor Therapies and Diagnostics (PFT/EEG) preferred
• Demonstrated leadership qualities at current level of practice and good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical resource and role model for other therapists and staff.
• Effectively lead other respiratory therapists to achieve optimum patient outcomes during their shift.
• Evaluate volume of therapies and acuity of patients for adequate staff per shift.
• Assign daily workload for staff.
• Facilitate effective communication and resolution of work site operation issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree