Respiratory Therapist Lead

UnityPoint Health•Rock Island, IL

About The Position

Respiratory Therapist Leads are expected to perform duties similar to clinical staff 80 % of the time with the rest devoted to administrative duties consistent with the daily operation activities of within the department. Will be responsible for ensuring that clinical staff are assig ned appropriately, assist i n the hiring process, monitor an d assess work of others, provide education and instruction when necessary, assist in annual competency completion, and work with other departments on committee’s as assigned. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Requirements

Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program
Must have least 1 year of clinical experience
Illinois and Iowa Respiratory Care Licensure
Registered Respiratory Therapy Therapist with NBRC
CPR upon hire
ACLS/NRP within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

Serves as the clinical expert as it pertains to field of respiratory care and associated information/reporting systems.
Provide respiratory care modalities, therapies and diagnostic testing; including oxygen therapies and medication delivery.
Provides education to the patient and their family.
Intubation (not required, but within the scope of practice).
Process and provide various equipment, necessary to carry out assigned duties including diagnostic and ventilator support of patients both invasive and non-invasive.
Pulmonary Function Testing equipment, including but not limited to; PF Screening equipment, Comprehensive Pulmonary Function Testing equipment, Humidifiers, O2 therapy related equipment, aerosols, pulse oximetry, n ebulizers, inhalers, and applicable medications, m echanical percussors, bedside pulmonary screeners, EKG's , volume expansion therapy, e mergency airway equipment, a dult ventilation (noninvasive only), ABG procurement.