Registered Respiratory Therapist Lead | RRT | Le Bonheur Children's | FT | Night

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare•Memphis, TN

About The Position

The Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist assists the Supervisor with the day-to-day operations of the Respiratory Care Department and performs standard and advanced respiratory care procedures for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders, along with other examinations and procedures as directed. The role models behavior aligned with MLH’s Mission, Vision, and Values. The position provides respiratory care in an assigned area, supports department operations and patient-care coordination, assesses patients and reports findings, and provides education and technical guidance to patients, families, physicians, students, and hospital staff. It also includes maintaining respiratory care equipment, responding appropriately to safety concerns, and participating in continuous improvement. Although the position is titled “Lead,” no supervisory or lead responsibilities are assigned, except demonstrating job responsibilities to other Associates or respiratory care students.

Requirements

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy.
1–3 years of critical care work experience.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
Registered Respiratory Therapist certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records.
Ability to communicate verbally with Associates, physicians, and other outside professionals.
Ability to work without close supervision and exercise independent judgment.
Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of workflow.
Completed competency and skill in intubation and airway management.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy.
Technical degree or diploma in Respiratory Therapy.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification from the American Heart Association.
Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Mississippi.
Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Tennessee.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Arkansas.
Education, training, or experience preparing the candidate to work with age-specific populations.

Responsibilities

Perform routine respiratory therapy procedures, including IPPB, oxygen therapy, and humidity or aerosol therapy, for patients in an assigned area.
Coordinate department operations, including scheduling, patient assignments, monitoring department activities, and coordination with other departments, subject to Supervisor or Director review.
Establish and maintain ventilation and airway care for assigned patients and provide ventilatory support during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Perform advanced respiratory care techniques, including invasive pressure monitoring, administration of nitric oxide and other gases, and cardiac output determinations.
Assist physicians with catheter insertion as needed.
Collect arterial blood gas samples through line draws or punctures.
Assess and reassess patients through observation and clinical data gathering; evaluate responses to therapy, accurately report findings, and refer patients to appropriate disciplines as needed.
Provide educational guidance and serve as a technical resource to patients, families, physicians, students, and other hospital staff regarding respiratory care procedures.
Recognize and respond appropriately to environmental safety factors, and perform preventative and routine maintenance on respiratory care equipment and instruments.
Participate in departmental and hospital continuous improvement opportunities.
Perform other job functions as assigned or requested.