Lead Respiratory Therapist

Salary: $45 - $56

About the Role

Pediatric Specialty Care is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and dedicated Lead Respiratory Therapist to join our clinical leadership team in Philadelphia, PA. If you are passionate about providing exceptional respiratory care to medically complex children in a supportive, family-centered environment, we invite you to become part of our team. As our Lead Respiratory Therapist, you will play a key role in improving the quality of life for our pediatric residents by providing expert respiratory care, supporting ventilator management, promoting respiratory rehabilitation, and mentoring fellow respiratory therapists.

Responsibilities

• Screens and provides an in-depth evaluation of the needs of ventilator and respiratory clients.
• Consults with the attending physician and pulmonologist regarding treatment protocol.
• Provides written recommendations for interdisciplinary care planning and treatment.
• Informs residents or qualified representatives about care and treatment plans, including possible outcomes or lack of treatment if refused.
• Develops a treatment plan and initiates ventilator weaning protocol and/or respiratory therapy in accordance with the physician’s orders; maintains required contact with physician.
• Maintains written evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries of residents receiving respiratory treatment and monitoring according to state, federal, and facility policies.
• Attends and provides input at interdisciplinary care team meetings; completes required documentation after the meetings.
• Records resident’s plan of care in the Interdisciplinary Care Plan as required or as needed.
• Conducts monthly mock codes in conjunction with facility educator; maintains a valid CPR instructor card.
• Orients and trains Respiratory Therapists; oversees educational program of respiratory therapy students affiliated with the facility.
• Orients and trains other direct care staff; oversees the work of staff Respiratory Therapists.
• Schedules respiratory assignments and collaborates with the Director of Nursing regarding Respiratory Therapy staff performance on an ongoing basis.
• Develops and conducts in-service training programs for other personnel involved in direct care of respiratory residents.
• Develops and conducts routine monitoring of quality assurance and patient safety initiatives.
• Oversees respiratory in-service training for families of chronic respiratory residents.
• Meets as required with Administration staff to discuss department operations.
• Leads department meetings in conjunction with Director of Nursing and participates in interdisciplinary care team, Quality Assurance Committee, and Safety Committee meetings.
• Collaborates with Central Supply regarding requisition supplies and equipment for the Respiratory Therapy Department.
• Reviews and recommends updates annually to the written policies and procedures of the department.
• Serves as Respiratory expert to the organization’s policy and procedure committee.
• Collaborates with the administrative team to ensure regulatory compliance related to respiratory therapy.
• Collaborates with the admissions team as needed to evaluate referrals and assist with admissions.
• Arrives to work on time, regularly, and works as scheduled; responsible for own transportation.
• Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility, including wearing a name tag at all times.
• Performs assigned duties according to the service excellence standards and goals established for this position.
• Attends facility meetings, staff meetings, and required or preferred in-services.
• Meets or exceeds required annual hours of in-service training.
• Generates and develops ideas to improve the quality of care for residents or increase position productivity and satisfaction.
• Performs all position duties according to safety rules and practices required for this position.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and ability to reference them from appropriate manuals.
• Exhibits the highest level of customer service towards residents, staff, and visitors.
• Consistently demonstrates ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
• Utilizes electronic timekeeping system as directed; follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, and tablets.
• Supports and abides by Pediatric Specialty Care’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Abides by Pediatric Specialty Care’s business code of conduct, compliance, and HIPAA policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff, or Administrator.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited educational institution; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Active, unencumbered state Respiratory Therapist license in the state where work is performed.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in respiratory therapy is required; pediatric experience preferred.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certification.
• Interest in respiratory therapy treatment programs for chronic ventilator, ventilator weaning, and respiratory rehabilitation populations.
• Genuine concern for pediatric and chronically ill patients; dependable, patient, and compassionate attitude towards residents.
• Ability to cooperate and maintain respectful treatment towards others.
• Sense of responsibility, maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with residents, families, and other staff members.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks based on Pediatric Specialty Care Core Values and to a high degree of excellence and cleanliness.
• Demonstrated willingness to uphold the vision and mission of the organization by following the Core Values.
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. The employee must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Pay

$45 - $56 per hour

Schedule

Full-Time