Respiratory Therapist Lead

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • San Antonio, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist Lead coordinates assignments of Respiratory Care Staff. Provides supervision of staff in the absence of Coordinator/Director. Provides respiratory care to patients. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited AMA Respiratory Care program
• 1 year of respiratory care clinical experience.
• Possession of current RCP State of Texas License
• Possession of current CRT / RRT Certification from NBRC
• BLS-Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network
• ACLS-required for Adult EMERGENT Airway Team within 6 months of hire or transfer to position
• NRP-required for Neonatal within 6 months of hire date or transfer into position
• PALS- required for PICU within 6 months of hire date or transfer into position

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Assists with directing/supervising all aspects of respiratory care to include diagnostic test of the cardio-pulmonary system according to policy and procedures under the direction of the Medical Director, Department Director/Coordinator
• Participates in peer interviewing
• Supervises, to include discipline, supports and coaches staff in absence of Coordinator/Director
• Responds proactively to employee needs and concerns
• Assists with development of staff throughout the department
• Facilitates consensus among divergent groups
• Minimizes staff turnover
• Provides input regarding performance for evaluations
• Supports competency plans
• Responds to emergency situations
• Maintains competencies to ensure compliance with all regulatory statutes
• Administers medication and treatments in accordance with policies
• Makes rounds to adequately maintain patient’s equipment, therapeutic listings
• Reports identified unusual patient conditions/reaction to immediate supervisor
• Prepares electronic documentation of all work/service rendered and provides written/verbal report to oncoming staff
• Performs quality control on all Respiratory Care equipment
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Addresses patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement Activities

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree