Long Term Acute Care - Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist

Mosaic Life Care•Saint Joseph, MO

About The Position

The Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist Lead works under the supervision of the Director and Assistant Director. The therapist is responsible for care and tasks that contribute to high-quality, safe, and effective patient care. The role executes protocols, administers respiratory therapies, educates patients and families about conditions and treatments, serves as a resource to staff, and assists the Director and Assistant Director with issues and concerns. The position requires travel between system facilities and off-site locations as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy program approved by the NBRC, with completed clinical rotations, required.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required upon hire; new graduates must obtain it within six months of hire.
Current, valid Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in Missouri required upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 180 days of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 180 days of hire.
Must be able to travel between system facilities and off-site locations as needed.
Detailed knowledge of respiratory therapy equipment and procedures.
Good working knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medications, and general nursing.
Detailed knowledge of specialized equipment and troubleshooting.
Good mechanical skills when working with equipment.
Computer skills and knowledge.
Ability to communicate and interact with physicians, patients, families, nursing staff, and other departments, and to work well as a team member.
High manual dexterity; ability to lift 40 pounds and push 250 pounds.
Hearing, speech, and vision must be adequate to perform essential job functions.
Ability to walk, restrain, stand, and kneel.
High-level mental abilities to perform essential job functions, explain procedures, evaluate patient conditions, and take immediate action.
Must maintain current knowledge and skills for providing appropriate care to patients in all age groups.
Work involves exposure to blood, body fluids, needle sticks, and hazardous materials.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and assess patients’ respiratory needs and make recommendations.
Administer medications and treatments based on patient outcomes.
Deliver ordered therapy and assess patients’ responses.
Monitor, record, and communicate patients’ conditions and responses to stimuli.
Educate patients about diseases, medications, and treatments.
Document therapy and medications administered, including pre- and post-therapy assessments, diagnostic testing results, patient interventions, and physician communications, in accordance with Respiratory Standards.
Ensure accurate patient charges through correct documentation of therapy and medications.
Assist with equipment care and maintenance, cleaning and disinfection or sterilization, reassembly, and functional testing.
Obtain appropriate qualifying tests needed by the DME company to facilitate patient discharge.
Serve as a resource to staff and assist the Director and Assistant Director with issues and concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned.