Respiratory Therapist Lead
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist Lead assists the Director with 24-hour accountability for planning, directing, leading, and evaluating care provided by Respiratory Services staff and the EEG Department. The role oversees staffing schedules, arranges shift coverage to meet minimum staffing requirements, and is accountable for departmental productivity goals. The Lead also acts as the Point of Care Supervisor for arterial blood gas (ABG) testing and assists with preparing requests for the fiscal year’s budget. The position supports the department’s administrative and clinical operations, including staffing, regulatory compliance, charge management, inventory, equipment needs, and quality patient care. The Respiratory Therapist Lead administers and charts medications and therapies, performs and reports ABG procedures, follows respiratory and patient-safety protocols, and demonstrates clinical competency in crisis management, bronchoscopes, and age-specific care.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy.
- License or registration issued by Florida or a Compact State.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA).
- Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA).
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA).
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
- National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapy (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential.
- National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) credential.
- Three years of acute care experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director with collecting and analyzing statistical and financial data and implementing solutions as needed.
- Manage the department’s charge master to ensure accurate and timely charging functions.
- Assist the Director with scheduling.
- Recruit and retain competent staff to maintain optimal department performance.
- Oversee daily operations and ensure quality patient care through appropriate staffing.
- Ensure compliance with CMS, JCAHO, CAP, and CLIA regulatory requirements.
- Evaluate and implement new products, procedures, and department policies to optimize service.
- Manage capital and equipment needs and coordinate requests with senior leadership.
- Achieve department productivity goals through efficient staffing and workflow management.
- Oversee departmental inventory, ordering, and utilization.
- Administer and chart medications and therapies according to policy.
- Perform and accurately and promptly report Arterial Blood Gas procedures.
- Adhere to respiratory protocols, including ventilation equipment management.
- Use patient safety techniques and follow protocols for medication delivery and patient identification.
- Demonstrate clinical competency in crisis management, bronchoscopes, and age-specific care.
- Participate in process improvements and perform additional duties as requested.
- Act as Point of Care Supervisor for ABG testing.
- Assist with preparing requests for the fiscal year’s budget.
- Oversee staffing schedules and provide shift coverage to meet minimum staffing requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
