RESP THERAPY TEAM LEAD

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

55d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapy Team Lead will provide support and leadership for the daily operations of the department while performing the day-to-day duties of a Respiratory Therapist. Will provide training and mentoring of staff as needed.

Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist: Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory care. Will consider CRTT if willing and able to pass RRT exam within 18 months of accepting this position
Licensed by the State of Michigan.
Current BLS Certification
Current ACLS or PALS.
Demonstrates the ability to work on a team.
Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients serviced in his/her assigned service are as related to the principle duties and responsibilities of the position. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training or experience
Must have leadership skills and abilities

Nice To Haves

ACC or Neo/Peds Certification from the NBRC, preferred.

Responsibilities

Proficient in all critical care areas
Administer aerosol medications, support therapy (oxygen, humidification, ventilator), and perform a variety of respiratory treatments and/or diagnostic procedures. Administer care within physician approved therapist driven protocols.
Initiate, operate, maintain, monitor, and ensure safe patient care practices and operation of various life support devices in all critical care areas. Consult with and make recommendations to medical staff. Member of Code Blue team (CPR).
Report/document pertinent patient care and status data in accordance with established guidelines. May accept and document physician telephone orders for respiratory therapy procedures.
Establish an appropriate knowledge of patient record and maintain accurate records relating to charges for services rendered.
Perform routine RT equipment maintenance, cleaning/sterilization, and ensure environmental safety; member of Code Red team.
Assist in the transportation of critical patients to or from Sparrow Hospital, and assist the physician when performing various surgical or non-surgical respiratory/cardiology procedures.
Instruct RT students, medical personnel, and patients and families regarding specific respiratory therapy procedures. Maintain current knowledge of RT related issues
Work closely and professionally with all departments in effort to maintain a teamwork approach
Serve as a mentor to new employees
Conducts audits to ensure compliance within department standards of care
Escalates caregiver and patients concerns when appropriate
Critical thinking skills and decisive judgement are a must
Willingness to have respiratory therapist report to them directly