Lead Respiratory Therapist
About The Position
Responsible for assistance in the development of the department by efficient delivery of cardiopulmonary care by providing support for the Respiratory Director and assisting in leading the Respiratory team. Under medical supervision the respiratory therapist will be responsible for the delivery of cardiopulmonary services to patients in all areas of the facility. The therapist is expected to perform duties and responsibilities with only minimal or indirect supervision and must frequently make independent decisions. Standards of performance as determined by the Respiratory Therapy Department must be maintained.
Requirements
- LIC-Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee
- Relevant Work Experience
- Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
Nice To Haves
- Laboratory Testing & Analysis (Advanced)
- Ventilator Management (Advanced)
- Respiratory Therapeutic Procedures (Advanced)
- Training & Development (Novice)
Responsibilities
- Provide oxygen administration
- Arterial Puncture and blood gas analysis
- Ventilator management
- Non-invasive ventilator management
- Aersolized medication
- Pulse oximetery
- Chest physiotherapy
- Airway management
- Responds to Codes
- Attend high risk births
- Perform EKG's as needed
- Make daily assignments
- Staff scheduling
- Serve as immediate supervisor should the Director not be in the facility
Benefits
- health
- disability
- retirement
- wellness offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
