Respiratory Therapist Lead

Tampa General Hospital•Tampa, FL

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist Lead assists the Director with twenty-four hour accountability for the planning, directing, leading, and evaluating the care provided by the Respiratory Services staff and EEG Department. This role oversees the staffing schedule, ensuring shift coverage to meet minimum staffing requirements, and is accountable for meeting Departmental productivity goals. The Lead also acts as the Point of Care Supervisor for ABG testing and assists in the preparation of requests for the fiscal year's budget.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy
License/Registration - Issued by Florida or Compact State
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA)
Advanced Life Support (ACLS)- American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA)
Pediatric Life Support (PALS)- American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) - Certified Respiratory Therapy (CRT) Or National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) - Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT)
National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) - Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS)
Three years’ Acute Care experience required

Responsibilities

Assists Director with collecting and analyzing statistical and financial data, implementing solutions as needed.
Manages the department’s charge master, ensuring accurate and timely charging functions.
Assists Director with scheduling.
Recruits and retains competent staff to maintain optimal department performance.
Oversees daily operations, ensuring quality patient care through appropriate staffing.
Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements (CMS, JCAHO, CAP, CLIA).
Evaluates and implements new products, procedures, and department policies for optimal service.
Manages capital and equipment needs, coordinating requests with senior leadership.
Achieves department productivity goals through efficient staffing and workflow management.
Oversees departmental inventory, ordering, and utilization.
Administers and charts medication and therapies according to policy.
Performs and reports Arterial Blood Gas procedures accurately and in a timely manner.
Adheres to all respiratory protocols, including ventilation equipment management.
Uses patient safety techniques and follows protocols for medication delivery and patient identification.
Demonstrates clinical competency in crisis management, bronchoscopes, and age-specific care.
Participates in process improvements and performs additional duties as requested.