Lead Respiratory Therapist

Elderwood•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pediatric Specialty Care is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and dedicated Lead Respiratory Therapist to join our clinical leadership team. If you are passionate about providing exceptional respiratory care to medically complex children in a supportive, family-centered environment, we invite you to become part of our team. As our Lead Respiratory Therapist, you will play a key role in improving the quality of life for our pediatric residents by providing expert respiratory care, supporting ventilator management, promoting respiratory rehabilitation, and mentoring fellow respiratory therapists.

Requirements

Minimum of Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited educational institution
Possession of active, unencel lored state Respiratory Therapist license in state where work is performed.
Registered Respiratory Therapist by National Board of Respiratory Care.
Minimum two (2) years of experience in respiratory therapy is required.
Must possess a valid CPR and First Aid certification.
Interest in respiratory therapy treatment program for chronic ventilator, ventilator weaning, and respiratory rehabilitation population.
Display of genuine concern for the pediatric and chronically ill; is dependable, patient and compassionate attitude towards residents.
Ability to cooperate and maintain respectful treatment towards others.
Sense of responsibility, maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with residents, families, and other staff members.
Ability to perform assigned tasks based on Pediatric Specialty Care Core Values and to a high degree of excellence and cleanliness.
Demonstrated willingness to uphold the vision and mission of the organization by following the Core Values.
This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors.
In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Screens and provides an in-depth evaluation of the needs of ventilator and respiratory clients.
Consults with the attending physician and pulmonologist regarding treatment protocol.
Provides written recommendations for interdisciplinary care planning and treatment.
Informs residents or qualified representative about care and treatment plan and possible outcomes of treatment, or lack of treatment if resident or qualified representative refuses participation in a respiratory therapy program.
Develops a treatment plan and initiates ventilator weaning protocol and/or respiratory therapy in accordance with the physician’s orders; maintains required contact with physician.
Maintains written evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries of residents receiving respiratory treatment and monitoring according to state, federal, and facility policies.
Attends and provides input at the interdisciplinary care team meetings; completes required documentation after the meetings.
Records resident’s plan of care in the Interdisciplinary Care Plan as required or as needed.
Conducts monthly mock codes in conjunction with facility educator.
Maintains a valid CPR instructor card.
Orients and trains Respiratory Therapists; oversees educational program of respiratory therapy students affiliated with the facility.
Orients and trains other direct care staff.
Orients and oversees the work of staff Respiratory Therapists.
Schedules respiratory assignments and collaborates with the Director of Nursing regarding Respiratory Therapy staff performance on an ongoing basis.
Develops and conducts in-service training programs for other personnel involved in direct care of respiratory residents.
Develops and conducts routine monitoring of quality assurance and patient safety initiatives.
Oversees respiratory in-service training for families of chronic respiratory residents.
Meets as required with Administration staff to discuss department operations.
Leads department meetings in conjunction with Director of Nursing and participates in the following inter-department meetings: a. Interdisciplinary Care Team Meeting b. Quality Assurance Committee c. Safety committee
Collaborates with Central Supply regarding requisition supplies and equipment for Respiratory Therapy Department.
Reviews and recommends updates annually the written policies and procedures of department.
Serves as Respiratory expert when needed to the organizations policy and procedure committee.
Collaborates with administrative team to ensure regulatory compliance related to respiratory therapy.
Collaborates with admissions team as needed to evaluate referrals and assist with admissions.
Arrives to work on time, regularly, and working as scheduled; responsible for own transportation.
Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.
Performs assigned duties according to the service excellence standards and goals established for this position, and for all staff members of this facility.
Attends facility meetings, staff meetings, and required or preferred in-services.
Meets or exceeds required annual hours of in-service training.
Generates and develops ideas which improve the quality of care for residents or increase position productivity and satisfaction.
Performs all position duties according to safety rules and practices required for this position, and as required to ensure the general safety of staff, residents and visitors of this facility.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and ability to reference them from appropriate manual.
Exhibits the highest level of customer service towards residents, staff and visitors.
Consistently demonstrates ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
Utilizes electronic timekeeping system as directed.
Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.
Supports and abides by Pediatric Specialty Care’s Mission, Vision, and Values
Abides by Pediatric Specialty Care’s businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.