Respiratory Therapist- Respiratory- Full Time (day shift)

SolutionHealth • Manchester, NH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

In our Respiratory Therapy department, we are committed to transforming lives through personalized care, cutting-edge techniques, and a patient-centered approach. Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the latest technology and resources to empower our technologists to provide the best care possible. The Respiratory Therapy Unit consists of 29 employees who provide 24/7 coverage to a patient population that ranges from Adult, Pediatric, and Infant. The unit is home to a Level 3 Neonatal team. Shifts are generally 12 hours. The Respiratory Care Lead is a clinical expert, responsible for oversight of the respiratory care team, ensuring smooth operations and the delivery of high-quality patient to care to all ages, including experience and clinical competence in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, during their assigned shift. The Respiratory Care Lead functions as an integral member of the departments management team providing clinical leadership, staff management, consultation and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team, utilizing evidence best practice to guide respiratory care.

Requirements

• Graduate of CoARC approved accredited school for Respiratory Therapy
• Bachelors required or must be actively enrolled in a program within 6 months of hire. Termination of a program without degree completion, will remove eligibility for the role.
• State of New Hampshire Respiratory care practitioner license required at date of hire.
• BLS certification required within 90 days from date of hire.
• ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire.
• Registered Respiratory Therapy credentials required.
• RRT-ACCS or, RRT-NPS or, RRT-AC-C credential required within one year of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)-Completed within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum of five (5) years of recent, clinical experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in a multidisciplinary environment and appropriate to the patient populations served.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
• Demonstrated ability as an effective leader including effective communication, education, and mentorship.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Expert clinical skills and knowledge to function independently in an advanced clinical role.

Responsibilities

• Exemplifies a professional role model.
• Holds self and others accountable.
• Coaches, and mentors others.
• Communicates in a professional, respectful manner.
• Adheres to all Elliot and departmental policies and procedures.
• Assists in development, revision, and implementation of protocols, clinical pathways, policies, and procedures including training and competence.
• Conducts daily huddle for oncoming shift providing insight on organizational acuity and departmental updates.
• Participates in providing education to other members of the healthcare team including but not limited to nursing and physician staff.
• Effective team contributor.
• Collaborates with peers, supports new ideas and offers solutions.
• Participates in staff meetings, special projects, teams, outside courses, cross training, and committees.
• Supports organizational and departmental goals and strategic imperatives.
• Participates in organizing and implementing skills days.
• Collaborates with the Respiratory Manager to use time and material resources effectively and contribute to expense reduction.
• Maintains compliance with timekeeping and attendance.
• Generates an accessible line of communication for the current shift.
• Establishes, monitors, and adjusts staffing patterns as necessary.
• Maintains equal and fair workload distribution and delegation.
• Rounds through each area of the hospital monitoring patient conditions, assuring appropriate operation of equipment and providing point of care education.
• Is an expert resource on all respiratory care related equipment and modalities, including high-level, advanced strategies and procedures.
• Point of contact for all departments regarding any respiratory-related, patient care matters on any given shift.
• Identifies and participates in quality improvement initiatives, utilizing evidenced based practices that provide measurable outcomes.
• Reinforces, monitors, and evaluates quality improvement/research initiatives to enhance delivery of care including but not limited to, collecting data, analyzing results, and assuring staff compliance.
• Serves as the team leader during shifts when assigned to this role and acts as an administrative point of contact when no member of the management team is physically present on site.
• Provides technical and clinical direction in all aspects of respiratory care including adult, pediatric, neonatal, and ambulatory services.
• Assures appropriate performance of personnel and effective implementation of all respiratory care services according to EHS and departmental policies and procedures.
• Responsible for monitoring appropriate documentation of the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of patient care.
• Assists in direct clinical orientation of new staff, students and contracted staff in equipment needs, assessments and evaluations.
• Identifies and resolves equipment/supply issues.
• Provides the leadership team with recommendations and/or action plans regarding staffing and workflow issues.
• Performs all duties required of a registered respiratory therapist at EHS.
• Performs all other related responsibilities as assigned by the respiratory care leadership team.
• Reinforces productivity expectations of the respiratory care leadership team.
• Assures attendance at patient rounds by covering staff when practical and follows up with staff regarding updates in patient condition and plan.
• Assures appropriate staff documentation and data collection of the quality, effectiveness and efficiency expected of EHS patient care.
• Assures appropriate and safe patient care according to departmental policies and procedures through quality control audits.
• Provides the respiratory care leadership team with feedback on staff performance and recommendations.
• Supports the department’s Shared Governance structure (RTPC) and is accountable for quality improvement outcomes.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following your start date.
• Accrued Earned Time
• 403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full time coded employees over 30 hours/week
• Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Vendor Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior