Lead Respiratory Therapist - Adult Ambulatory Bronch Lab

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: Bronch Lab Staff Job Summary: Performs advanced respiratory care diagnostic procedures, assessments and respiratory therapy procedures independently. Holds and maintains a level three (III) or level four (IV) status and the associated functions according to the career advancement standard operating policy. In the absence of the primary respiratory supervisor serves as the leader responsible for assigning patient workload to clinical staff member and act as the lead clinical resource during their time as supervisor. Interacts will all levels of staff members and represents the department and communicate with the manager and director as necessary. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Requirements

LIC-Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee
Relevant Work Experience
2 years
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Nice To Haves

Has presented course modules as part of a program.
Effectively prepared by demonstrating knowledge in course content, structure and objectives, as well as audience characteristics.
Demonstrated audience sensitivity and awareness.
Responded professionally to content questions.

Responsibilities

Performs advanced respiratory care diagnostic procedures, assessments and respiratory therapy procedures independently.
Holds and maintains a level three (III) or level four (IV) status and the associated functions according to the career advancement standard operating policy.
In the absence of the primary respiratory supervisor serves as the leader responsible for assigning patient workload to clinical staff member and act as the lead clinical resource during their time as supervisor.
Interacts will all levels of staff members and represents the department and communicate with the manager and director as necessary.
Initiates and oversees Respiratory Therapist protocols for specific work areas.
Serves as a Unit Based Lead. Monitors daily workload across RRTs to ensure optimal service levels.
Assists with onboarding and training as needed to ensure competency in all tasks, equipment and protocols.
Provides operational guidance to the staff, with direction from the respiratory Leadership or CTL as necessary and completes assigned administrative duties.
Performs all duties as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.