Respiratory Therapist Team Leader (ABG Lab)

Trinity Health•Fort Lauderdale, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Respiratory Therapist Team Leader (ABG Lab) Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: In Leadership: Provide education and training Integrate best practice relative to specialty Execute consistent huddles/meetings Ensure accountability for staff performance relative to specialty Engage with leadership team frequently In Knowledge: Have knowledge of all equipment utilized in the ABG lab area Be knowledgeable of Joint Commission regulations governing ABG lab. Be knowledgeable of licensing issues. Be current in equipment technology changes and applications to testing In Performance: Provide coverage for maintenance and troubleshooting Assure seamless and continuous functioning of all ABG lab locations Assure that annual staff competencies for ABG are completed in a timely manner Review policies and procedures annually for appropriateness and accuracy. Participate in TJC survey and be able to assist surveyor during tracer and inspection Ensure daily blood gas lab duties including quality control are completed. Perform maintenance duties and able to troubleshoot arterial blood gas machines. Execute all portions of mandatory requirements to keep blood gas lab function: o Linearity studies are completed, reported and received back in a timely manner twice per year. o AQ testing is completed, reported and received back in a timely manner 3x per year. o SO Oximetry is completed, reported and received back in a timely manner 3x Per year o Correlation studies are completed, reported and received back in a timely manner twice per year Assure that all QC reports and KPI data are properly signed by medical directors and manager. File all requisitions and reports according to TJC requirements. Review all signed monthly reports and ensure proper filing. Collect KPI data as indicated for each year. Continuously conduct inventory of measurement and QC cartridges. Assure proper level of supplies at all times. Assure that supplies are properly received and handled Assure cleanliness and organization of Labs Maintain all appropriate daily/weekly/monthly logs. Work with tech support for blood gas machine to trouble shoot and issues. Assure the training of new staff therapists as needed. Order supplies for ABG areas. This is a day shift position, 7a-7p 3 days with one day 7a-11a. 40 hrs per week. $20K Sign On Bonus This is a day shift position, 7a-7P This is a Full Time Day Shift position $20K Sign On Bonus In Leadership: Provide education and training Integrate best practice relative to specialty Execute consistent meetings Ensure accountability for staff performance relative to specialty Engage with leadership team frequently In Knowledge: Have expert knowledge of adult critical care medicine from a respiratory perspective. ACCS certification a plus. Have working knowledge of all equipment utilized in the application of respiratory services with special attention to critical care application Keep current with best practice and latest technology and application for RT care with specific focus on critical care, mechanical ventilation, Non- invasive ventilation, Blood gas analysis, early weaning and extubation. Understand proper care planning and discharge planning and transition to and from stepdown care Understand the process of effective competency assessment Understand patient safety standards as published by CMS and TJC In Performance: Demonstrate working knowledge of all equipment utilized in the adult critical care area relative to RT. Assess RT knowledge of modes, interfaces, graphics interpretation as they relate to best practice and outcomes Assure that required staff ventilator, NIV, ABG, and critical care competencies are completed. Assure the training of new therapists in the intensive care units Work with all RT’s to provide continuous quality care to patients in critical care. Monitor early weaning, SBT outcomes and LOS as KPI. Attend critical care rounding with providers Serve as liaison between the adult critical care areas and the RT dept. Participate in multidisciplinary leadership teams to discuss details relative to care planning, therapies and modality use Work with nursing educators to provide continuous staff education to enhance interdepartmental relations to ensure quality patient care. Drive best practice through current literature application with focus on outcomes and value based practice Perform and maintain own competency for endotracheal intubation Review policies and procedures annually for appropriateness and accuracy Ensure policies and practices are current with TJC, CMS, evidence-based practice, and National Safety Goals Offer hands on workshop annually on mechanical ventilation, Bipap-Cpap, EtCO2, CXR, Trach care, PMV, ABG etc. Meet regularly with RT leadership team to discuss issues relative to critical care. Attend monthly critical care advisory committee meeting Develop and report KPI on a monthly basis Work closely with Bio med to keep equipment running smoothly and available for use

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program required.
Work experience in all aspects of respiratory care preferred.
Competency in blood gas laboratory, maintenance, PFT and bronchoscopy assistance a plus.
Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
Current State of Florida License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the Department of Health.
BLS certification required.
ACLS required

Nice To Haves

ACCS certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide education and training
Integrate best practice relative to specialty
Execute consistent huddles/meetings
Ensure accountability for staff performance relative to specialty
Engage with leadership team frequently
Have knowledge of all equipment utilized in the ABG lab area
Be knowledgeable of Joint Commission regulations governing ABG lab.
Be knowledgeable of licensing issues.
Be current in equipment technology changes and applications to testing
Provide coverage for maintenance and troubleshooting
Assure seamless and continuous functioning of all ABG lab locations
Assure that annual staff competencies for ABG are completed in a timely manner
Review policies and procedures annually for appropriateness and accuracy.
Participate in TJC survey and be able to assist surveyor during tracer and inspection
Ensure daily blood gas lab duties including quality control are completed.
Perform maintenance duties and able to troubleshoot arterial blood gas machines.
Execute all portions of mandatory requirements to keep blood gas lab function: o Linearity studies are completed, reported and received back in a timely manner twice per year. o AQ testing is completed, reported and received back in a timely manner 3x per year. o SO Oximetry is completed, reported and received back in a timely manner 3x Per year o Correlation studies are completed, reported and received back in a timely manner twice per year
Assure that all QC reports and KPI data are properly signed by medical directors and manager.
File all requisitions and reports according to TJC requirements.
Review all signed monthly reports and ensure proper filing.
Collect KPI data as indicated for each year.
Continuously conduct inventory of measurement and QC cartridges.
Assure proper level of supplies at all times.
Assure that supplies are properly received and handled
Assure cleanliness and organization of Labs
Maintain all appropriate daily/weekly/monthly logs.
Work with tech support for blood gas machine to trouble shoot and issues.
Assure the training of new staff therapists as needed.
Order supplies for ABG areas.
Have expert knowledge of adult critical care medicine from a respiratory perspective.
Have working knowledge of all equipment utilized in the application of respiratory services with special attention to critical care application
Keep current with best practice and latest technology and application for RT care with specific focus on critical care, mechanical ventilation, Non- invasive ventilation, Blood gas analysis, early weaning and extubation.
Understand proper care planning and discharge planning and transition to and from stepdown care
Understand the process of effective competency assessment
Understand patient safety standards as published by CMS and TJC
Demonstrate working knowledge of all equipment utilized in the adult critical care area relative to RT.
Assess RT knowledge of modes, interfaces, graphics interpretation as they relate to best practice and outcomes
Assure that required staff ventilator, NIV, ABG, and critical care competencies are completed.
Assure the training of new therapists in the intensive care units
Work with all RT’s to provide continuous quality care to patients in critical care.
Monitor early weaning, SBT outcomes and LOS as KPI.
Attend critical care rounding with providers
Serve as liaison between the adult critical care areas and the RT dept.
Participate in multidisciplinary leadership teams to discuss details relative to care planning, therapies and modality use
Work with nursing educators to provide continuous staff education to enhance interdepartmental relations to ensure quality patient care.
Drive best practice through current literature application with focus on outcomes and value based practice
Perform and maintain own competency for endotracheal intubation
Ensure policies and practices are current with TJC, CMS, evidence-based practice, and National Safety Goals
Offer hands on workshop annually on mechanical ventilation, Bipap-Cpap, EtCO2, CXR, Trach care, PMV, ABG etc.
Meet regularly with RT leadership team to discuss issues relative to critical care.
Attend monthly critical care advisory committee meeting
Develop and report KPI on a monthly basis
Work closely with Bio med to keep equipment running smoothly and available for use

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance
Retirement savings program with employer matching
Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work

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