Lead - Respiratory Therapist - $21-27 per hour

Job description

Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Lead for a job in San Antonio, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Respiratory Therapist

Discipline:

Allied Health Professional

Duration:

Ongoing

Employment Type:

Staff

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus

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.

General Functions:

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

Department/Business Unit Functions:

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

MINIMUM EDUCATION : Graduate of an accredited AMA Respiratory Care program

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : 1 year of respiratory care clinical experience.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE : Supervisory experience

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:

Possession of current RCP State of Texas License, Possession of current CRT / RRT Certification from NBRC Renewal required every 5 years unless grandfathered prior to July 1, 2002)

REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR):

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

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Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX Job ID # . Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist Lead

Benefits

Health Care FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Life insurance

Who can apply

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