Lead Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner

About the role

Leads the daily management and supervision of the respiratory care staff, both clinically and administratively. Performs clinical duties including patient assessment, ventilator management, diagnostic evaluation and other respiratory care as needed. Acts as an expert clinician who demonstrates a high level of knowledge/expertise, and is a leader/resource to the healthcare team. Recommends/coordinates scheduling of work assignments and daily priorities of staff.

Responsibilities

• Administers all therapies, as ordered by the physician, according to the departmental policies and procedures.
• Assures that all pulmonary function testing is done as accurately as possible.
• Assesses patients and recommends appropriate therapies/interventions.
• Helps educate patients in regards to their illnesses or condition and the relationship of their therapy.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of respiratory therapy practices, scope of practices, policies, procedures and techniques involved in providing comprehensive patient care.
• Demonstrates understanding and proper use of all patient care equipment.
• Organizes and directs staffing levels, billing procedures and equipment maintenance.
• Prepares and updates department policies and procedures in accordance with current standards and hospital policy.
• Aids in emergency resuscitation, as required, by intubating such patients as necessary, but only if approved to do so as declared in policy statements (must be certified).
• Ensures that the department has sufficient supplies and equipment to perform its assigned duties.
• Cleans and assembles equipment as necessary.
• Orients and trains new staff.
• Completes performance improvement for the department.
• Supervises substantially complex activities.

Requirements

• Education and Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Preferred Master's Degree: Preferred Five years' technical experience with specialized knowledge in PICC, Peds, and/or NICU: Preferred Two years' leadership experience: Preferred
• Licenses/Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and Respiratory Care Practitioner(RCP) license: Required in CACardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification: Preferred Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential: Required Registered or Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care: Required Facility Specific License/Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Qualifications

• Essential Functions: Organizes department functions. Administers all therapies, as ordered by the physician, according to the departmental policies and procedures. Assures that all pulmonary function testing is done as accurately as possible. Assesses patients and recommends appropriate therapies/interventions. Helps educate patients in regards to their illnesses or condition and the relationship of their therapy. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of respiratory therapy practices, scope of practices, policies, procedures and techniques involved in providing comprehensive patient care. Demonstrates understanding and proper use of all patient care equipment. Ensures that the department has sufficient supplies and equipment to perform its assigned duties. Organizes and directs staffing levels, billing procedures and equipment maintenance. Prepares and updates department policies and procedures in accordance with current standards and hospital policy. Assists in emergency resuscitation, as required, by intubating such patients as necessary, but only if approved to do so as declared in policy statements (must be certified). Assists in maintaining appropriate amount of supplies and equipment parts, bringing to the attention of the Supervisor any devices needing repair. Implements infection control measures. Cleans and assembles equipment as necessary. Orients and trains new staff. Completes performance improvement for the department. Supervises substantially complex activities. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

• Knowledge of respiratory therapy practices, scope of practices, policies, procedures and techniques involved in providing comprehensive patient care.
• Understanding and proper use of all patient care equipment.
• Ability to organize and direct staffing levels, billing procedures and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to prepare and update department policies and procedures in accordance with current standards and hospital policy.
• Ability to assist in emergency resuscitation, as required, by intubating such patients as necessary, but only if approved to do so as declared in policy statements (must be certified).
• Ability to implement infection control measures.
• Ability to clean and assemble equipment as necessary.
• Ability to orient and train new staff.
• Ability to complete performance improvement for the department.
• Ability to supervise substantially complex activities.

Benefits

• Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable.
• Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
• Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify.

Pay

The estimated base pay for this position is $44.86 to $67.23. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Schedule

Full time Day Shift

Locations

Lodi, CA, United States

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Schedule

10 Hours