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Job description
Overview
Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At North Central Baptist Hospitals hospital, were seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.
At North Central Baptist Hospitals, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
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
Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Job Summary
FULL-TIME DAYS
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.
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
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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Organization Description
Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!
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Worksite address
san antonio, TX, 78208, US
Who can apply
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