Registered Respiratory Therapist, Team Lead

Trinity Health•Fort Lauderdale, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

$20K Sign on Bonus This is a day shift position, 7a-7p. In Leadership: Provide education and training Integrate best practice relative to specialty Execute consistent meetings Ensure accountability for staff performance relative to specialty Engage with leadership team frequently In Knowledge: Have working knowledge of all equipment utilized in the application of respiratory services Keep current with best practice and latest technology and application for RT care with specific focus on medication nebulization, airway clearance therapy, chronic RT care management needs, trach care and safety. Understand proper care planning and discharge planning. Understand the process of competency assessment In Performance: Monitor value-based care by assessing patient needs and reconciling therapy with indications Work with case managers and lead nurses to anticipate discharges and prepare patients for transition with RT needs Promote and control Home O2 eval orders and execution to attain timely discharge Round with provider teams to help set care plans and drive outcomes. Assure that required staff competencies are completed Be a preceptor and assure the training of new therapists in the modality use Promote all RT’s to engage with providers to communicate patient care needs Drive protocols through best practice literature Offer hands on workshop annually on Airway humidification, NIV, OSA and Cpap use, and Trach care and maintenance Work with nursing educators to provide continuous staff education to enhance interdepartmental relations to ensure quality patient care. Meet regularly with RT leadership team to discuss issues relative to modalities, and RT practice. Identify KPI’s to drive best practice culture, collect and submit monthly data What a Respiratory Therapist Will Need: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program required. Work experience in all aspects of respiratory care preferred. Competency in blood gas analysis, Spirometry. Bronchoscopy assistance a plus. Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred. LICENSURE: Current State of Florida License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the Department of Health. BLS and ACLS certification required. PALS for ED coverage Holy Cross Health Florida in Fort Lauderdale has been named one of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals by Forbes! Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program required.
Work experience in all aspects of respiratory care preferred.
Competency in blood gas analysis, Spirometry.
Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
LICENSURE: Current State of Florida License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the Department of Health.
BLS and ACLS certification required.
PALS for ED coverage

Nice To Haves

Bronchoscopy assistance a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide education and training
Integrate best practice relative to specialty
Execute consistent meetings
Ensure accountability for staff performance relative to specialty
Engage with leadership team frequently
Have working knowledge of all equipment utilized in the application of respiratory services
Keep current with best practice and latest technology and application for RT care with specific focus on medication nebulization, airway clearance therapy, chronic RT care management needs, trach care and safety.
Understand proper care planning and discharge planning.
Understand the process of competency assessment
Monitor value-based care by assessing patient needs and reconciling therapy with indications
Work with case managers and lead nurses to anticipate discharges and prepare patients for transition with RT needs
Promote and control Home O2 eval orders and execution to attain timely discharge
Round with provider teams to help set care plans and drive outcomes.
Assure that required staff competencies are completed
Be a preceptor and assure the training of new therapists in the modality use
Promote all RT’s to engage with providers to communicate patient care needs
Drive protocols through best practice literature
Offer hands on workshop annually on Airway humidification, NIV, OSA and Cpap use, and Trach care and maintenance
Work with nursing educators to provide continuous staff education to enhance interdepartmental relations to ensure quality patient care.
Meet regularly with RT leadership team to discuss issues relative to modalities, and RT practice.
Identify KPI’s to drive best practice culture, collect and submit monthly data