Team Leader Respiratory

About the role

The Respiratory Care Team Leader is a member of the interdisciplinary team working in collaboration with the Physician and Staff. The Respiratory Care Team Leader utilizes the care process consistent with their license and certification including initiation of interventions within individual scope of practice. The Respiratory Care Team Leader is responsible to oversee any necessary coordination of the interdisciplinary plan of care and provides for its consistency with the medical treatment plan. The Respiratory Care Team Leader assists with assignments based on acuity and staffing.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical orientation, competency, staff development, and continuing education programs.
• Implements and evaluates educational programs, updates content for orientation, mentorship, competency, staff development and continuing education, based on current evidence-based practice.
• Participates in staff chart audits and provide real time feedback for improvement.
• Aid in coaching for success.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an AMA approved school of respiratory care. Bachelor's Degree required, or 8+ years required in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• Licenses/Certifications: Licensed by the State Board of Respiratory Care and must be Registered Respiratory Therapist. Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLSHCP required upon hire or transfer; Position requires certification in one of the certifications listed: AHA ACLS, AHA PALS, NRP. Must obtain the Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (NPS) certification within one year of hire or transfer.
• Experience: 3-5 years of general and critical respiratory care required. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.
• Knowledge: Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft office applications required.

Benefits

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare offers a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance, Retirement Plans with employer contributions, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage, Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care, Wellness Programs to help you thrive, and more. Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.

Pay

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Schedule

Not specified.