Lead Registered Respiratory Level IV

Schedule

• Schedule: PRN Shift Night

About the role

Provides frontline leadership and direct supervision to all staff on shift. Assumes management responsibilities in the absence of Respiratory leadership. Supports management decisions in a positive, professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Supports the delivery of cardiopulmonary care in accordance with applicable policy and procedure.
• Maintains patient progress to ensure effective therapist assessment and reassessment.
• Recommends changes in respiratory care plans based on documented medical necessity and established protocols.
• Prioritizes tasks, communicates priorities, and delegates duties accordingly.
• Maintains staff productivity and ensures appropriate shift coverage.
• Serves as a resource to staff, providing training and instruction.
• Affirms orientation and competency progress, supervising student and staff preceptor programs.
• Delivers and assists with emergent and routine respiratory therapy, ensuring operational efficiency in diagnostic areas.

Requirements

• Computer skills such as Word.
• Patient care skills to care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
• PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio proficiency.
• Exceptional clinical skills and strong leadership qualities.

Qualifications

• Associate's in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science.
• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science (preferred).
• 3+ years experience in a hospital as a RRT.
• 1+ years in critical care.

Skills

• Knowledge of computer applications such as Word.
• Ability to provide patient care to neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio.
• Strong clinical and leadership skills.

Benefits

[Not specified]

Pay

$26.08 - $48.50

Additional Information

• Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located.
• NBRC credential must be maintained as a condition of continued role eligibility.
• All States: require NBRC for new hires and incumbents.
• Florida exception: legacy incumbents may continue working and may transfer within Florida without a NBRC active credential, subject to an approved, time-limited transition period.

Physical Requirements

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Additional Information

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.