Lead Respiratory Therapist

Northwell Health

About The Position

Leads and guides Respiratory Therapists. Leads therapists in providing respiratory therapy as prescribed by a Physician. Leads the process of preparing, operating and maintaining respiratory care equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Current License to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in New York State, and Current Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) Certification in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
5-7 years of relevant experience and 2+ years of leadership / management experience, required.
BLS and ACLS required

Responsibilities

Leads and guides Respiratory Therapists.
Coordinates assignments, and monitors work.
Provides input for the assessment and evaluation of staff performance.
Ensures accurate and complete Physician prescription.
Compares prescription requests with medical record order form and ensures information is complete.
Leads patient/significant other with respiratory education.
Explains treatment, tests and equipment uses.
Leads prescribed respiratory therapy.
Leads administration of bedside vital capacity, inspiratory force; peak flow measurements; administers various oxygen concentrations; aerosol medication devices and mechanical ventilators; monitors oxygen supported ambulation; performs chest physical therapy (cupping and coughing); provides nasotracheal or artificial airway suctioning.
Performs intubation and arterial blood gas puncture and delivers for analysis; documents all activities and patient outcomes/responses per policy and procedure.
Maintains mechanical ventilators and respiratory therapy equipment.
Performs related duties as required.
All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.