Lead Respiratory Therapist

Wellstar Health System•Roswell, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for directing and overseeing the daily activities of an assigned shift using independent judgment to assure successful and safe delivery of care. Facilitates onboarding and precepting under the guidance of their direct lead. Serves as a clinical resource/support to the staff, physicians, patients, families, and other departments by providing direct patient care, medication administration and ensuring equipment resources and function. This role may require the duty of a patient assignment. Responsible for promotion and execution of PI initiatives. May assist with data collection and analysis of PI activities. Customer Service, and Safety and Quality initiatives for designated shift. NOTE: New Hires (After 11/13/2022): Must have one or more of the following NBRC Credentials: ACCS, AE-C, NPS, RPFT (AE-C certifications prior to September 1, 2022 issued by National Asthma Educator Certification Board).

Requirements

Associates Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy-Preferred
BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor
PALS - Pediatric Adv Life Support or ARC-PALS - Amer Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS-I - PALS - Instructor or PALS-P - PALS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program or ARC-NALS - Amer Red Cross Neonatal Advanced Life Support or NRP-I - NRP - Instructor or NRP-P - NRP-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapi
RCP - Respiratory Care Prof
Neonatal Resuscitation Prvdr within 180 Days Preferred or NRP - Instructor within 180 Days Preferred or Required
Current advance credential with a minimum of two (2) years clinical experience to work in all critical care areas but not limited to Adult ICU, CVICU, BURN, NICU, Emergency Departments (Adult and Pediatric) as it relates each facility
100 credit hours towards a B.S. degree may be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree

Nice To Haves

AE-C certifications prior to September 1, 2022 issued by National Asthma Educator Certification Board

Responsibilities

Assures delivery of safe patient care by analyzing patients needs and skill competency level of personnel when making patient assignments
Facilitates interdisciplinary communication and planning to ensure timely care delivery including discharge
Communicates with direct leader any needs or concerns pertaining to patient care delivery or employee performance
Assists in the evaluation of staff, providing input to Supervisor regarding clinical performance, teamwork, etc. of individuals.
Assigns shift workload and preceptors
Maintains financial stewardship in relation to productivity
Maintains daily equipment function and calibration
Monitors equipment inventory, location and utilization to ensure staff have tools and equipment needed to perform their job
Assists in acquiring appropriate staffing levels.
Provides clinical assistance to staff as necessary
Assist with orientation & training for new employees and student clinical rotations
Assist with annual skill competencies
Communicates educational needs of staff (i.e. huddles, new equipment or knowledge in-services for RT staff
Maintains staff education records
Maintains current knowledge related to patient population to deliver the highest standard of care
Identifies learning needs of workgroup and communicates needs to direct leader.
Demonstrates excellence in respiratory care practice by promoting process improvement and committee participation
Rounds on patients to evaluate quality and appropriateness of patient care including corrective action when needed utilizing peer coaching and accountability
Demonstrates excellence in Respiratory Care practice by providing the highest standard of direct patient care.
Participates in implementation and monitoring of PI, Customer Service, and Safety and Quality initiatives to improve patient care delivery
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Benefits

support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life
Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems.
Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.
Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.
OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.
OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.
OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice
Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care.
Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality.
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