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UHS•Amarillo, TX

57d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work. A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values. Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers Position: Lead Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Position Summary: Provides supervisory and clinical expertise in the provision of departmental services through a collaborative process designed to integrate services/functions throughout NWTHS. Participates in and supports a process to measure, assess, and improve performance in the area of assigned responsibility. Effective leadership skills through planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating departmental functions in relation to the UHS and the NWTHS vision, mission, strategic goals and values and in accordance with JCAHO’s leadership standards Operates departments of responsibility in such a way as to meet the fiscal goals of the organization. Implements value added programs and services. Manages the satisfaction of department customers to include patients, employees and physicians through effective communication and appropriate responsiveness to customer issues.

Requirements

Current Registered Respiratory Therapist license by the Texas Medical Board
Graduate of a 2-year approved AMA School of Respiratory Care or nontraditional degree program
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the NBRC at date of hire
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire and maintain certification throughout employment
Ability to read, write and converse in English
Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors and others
Ability to remain calm and composed under stress
Ability to respond to pages, telephones and other auditory stimulation
Ability to function when exposed to hazardous chemicals and/or biological materials
Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
Bending, lifting (10-30 lbs), grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing and pulling, prolonged standing and/or sitting
Ability to discriminate color
Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard/metric measurements)

Nice To Haves

Registered Therapist with 1-3 years' experience to become proficient in all phases of technical and administrative responsibilities preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for the ongoing, effective operation of Respiratory Therapy and for the ongoing assessment and improvement of the Respiratory Therapy department activities. Such responsibilities encompass not only the internal functioning of the Respiratory Therapy department, but also the integration of the Respiratory Therapy department into the overall functioning of Northwest Texas Healthcare System. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence standards to all customer groups.