Lead Respiratory Therapist NICU PRN
About The Position
The NICU/Pediatric Respiratory Team Leader works independently within their scope of practice and serves as an immediate supervisor to NICU/Pediatric respiratory therapists on both shifts, including charge therapists. The role supervises departmental clinical activities, including performance improvement, and performs administrative functions within the department. The Team Leader works closely with the manager or director on staffing, operations, and departmental issues, and may serve as interim manager when the department manager or director is absent. The position requires sound judgment and clinical thinking and helps create an environment that enables Respiratory Care Services to fulfill the facility’s mission and meet its goals. The role may involve irregular hours, pressure from multiple calls and inquiries, and weekend or holiday work.
Requirements
- Obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support within six months of employment start date.
- Obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment start date.
- Obtain Neonatal Resuscitation within six months of employment start date.
- Obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support within six months of employment start date.
- Hold an Associate Degree.
- Hold NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification, or State Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner (RRT/RCP) credential.
Responsibilities
- Serve as immediate supervisor to NICU/Pediatric respiratory therapists on both shifts, including charge therapists.
- Supervise departmental clinical activities, including performance improvement.
- Perform administrative functions within the department.
- Work with the manager or director on staffing, operations, and departmental issues.
- Act as interim manager during the absence of the department manager or director.
- Help create an environment and culture that enables Respiratory Care Services to fulfill the facility’s mission and meet or exceed its goals.
- Use rational judgment and clinical thinking in performing the role.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
