Lead RRT | Germantown | Days
About The Position
The Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assisting the Supervisor with the day-to-day operations of the Respiratory Care Dept as well as the standard and advanced respiratory care procedures patients suffering from various cardiopulmonary disorders and for performing other examinations and procedures as directed. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. A Brief Overview The Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assisting the Supervisor with the day-to-day operations of the Respiratory Care Dept as well as the standard and advanced respiratory care procedures patients suffering from various cardiopulmonary disorders and for performing other examinations and procedures as directed. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
Requirements
- Associates Degree Respiratory Therapy
- Critical Care 1-3 years
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
- Registered Respiratory Therapist - National - National Board for Respiratory Care
- Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records.
- Ability to communicate verbally with Associates, physicians, and other outside professionals.
- Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgement.
- Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow.
- Must have completed competency and skill in intubation and airway management.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy
- Technical Degree or Diploma Respiratory Therapy
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification - American Heart Association
- Registered Respiratory Therapist - Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health
- Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association
- Registered Respiratory Therapist - Arkansas - Arkansas State Medical Board
- Prepared by education, training, or experience to work with the age specific populations, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs routine respiratory therapy procedures including IPPB, O2 therapy, and humidity/aerosol therapy on patients in an assigned area.
- Coordinates department operations, subject to review by the Supervisor/Director, including scheduling, patient assignments, monitoring of department activities, and coordinating among other departments to ensure effectiveness of operations and the delivery of patient care.
- Establishes and maintains ventilation and airway care for assigned patients and provides ventilatory support to patients receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Performs advanced respiratory care techniques, including but not limited to: invasive pressure monitoring, including ICP, pulmonary artery catheters, cardiac output determinations, administration of Nitric Oxide, and other gases. Assists physician in insertion of catheters as needed. Performs arterial blood gas collection through line draws or punctures.
- Performs patient assessment and reassessment through observation of the patient, clinical data gathering, response to therapy and reports findings accurately making referrals to appropriate disciplines as needed.
- Provides educational development through guidance and teaching and serves as a technical resource person to the patient, patient's family, physician, students and other hospital staff regarding respiratory care procedures.
- Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors and performs preventative and routine maintenance on respiratory care equipment and instruments.
- Participates in departmental/hospital continuous improvement opportunities.
- Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.
Benefits
- The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
- Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
- Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
- Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
