Registered Respiratory Therapist Lead

Company Overview

At Children's Habilitation Center, we are dedicated to providing the best long-term care for medically fragile newborns, kids, and young adults. Our goal is to offer comprehensive care that addresses the special needs of those with complex medical conditions, focusing on mechanical ventilation and respiratory therapy from infancy to adulthood. We strive to create a nurturing environment where children with special needs can thrive.

Position Summary

The Night Shift Lead Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing clinical leadership and oversight of respiratory care services for pediatric residents in a long-term care setting. This role involves leading the respiratory therapy work of the night shift, performing and interpreting respiratory procedures, overseeing equipment, administering medications, communicating with healthcare teams, and supporting quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Leads the respiratory therapy work of the night shift, providing guidance and support to respiratory staff and interdisciplinary team members.
• Performs, interprets, and evaluates respiratory procedures in accordance with current policies.
• Oversees, monitors, and troubleshoots respiratory equipment to ensure optimal function and patient safety.
• Administers respiratory medications in a timely, safe, and effective manner; evaluates patient response and reassesses as needed.
• Maintains awareness of each assigned patient's overall condition and communicates changes, concerns, and care recommendations to the nurse, physicians, and Medical Director.
• Ensures timely and accurate communication of patient progress to nursing staff, physicians, and other departments.
• Identifies potential safety hazards affecting patients or staff and takes appropriate corrective action or escalates concerns as necessary.
• Accurately records productivity and workload data as required.
• Maintains awareness of respiratory supplies and equipment; notifies Procurement when items are low, out on loan, or in need of repair.
• Utilizes time effectively to meet productivity standards while maintaining quality patient care.
• Demonstrates flexibility in responding to schedule changes, emergencies, and individual patient or staffing needs.
• Supports the leadership team in coordinating quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Identifies opportunities to improve workflows, processes, and patient satisfaction.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: Required Credential(s): Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the NBRC, BLS through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, preferably in a pediatric setting.
• Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing: Required.
• Physical Abilities: Must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry a minimum of 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx, Life Insurance, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Short & Long-Term Disability.

Pay

Compensation is dependent on qualifications.