Lead Respiratory Therapist

Overview

The Lead Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the 24 hour / 7 day a week operation of the respiratory unit. Assesses, plans, coordinates, and evaluates the clinical and operational functions of the unit to ensure quality, cost effective health care is provided by and educated and competent staff.

• Direct and indirect respiratory care of all patients ranging in age from 18 years to geriatric.
• Upon request of the physician, sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness.
• Conduct physician prescribed treatments, including but not limited to handheld nebulizer therapy and various nasal oxygen devices to administer prescribed medicinal vapors and gases, humidity, and varying oxygen concentrations to the respiratory system of the patient, and chest physical therapy treatments.

• Current RT license to practice in the state of KY.
• Must be credentialed by the national Board of Respirator.
• Current healthcare provider BLS certification and ACLS certification.
• This position has office days and direct care days. Perfer 3-5 years experience in an acute care environment or critical care.

The Lead Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the direct and indirect respiratory care of all patients ranging in age from 18 years to geriatric. The role may include performance of physician prescribed treatments as described above.

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• Team Player
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  Works well as a member of a group
• Leader
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  Inspires teammates to follow them
• Detail Oriented
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  Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated
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  Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

• Flexibility
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  Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

• Required
• RRT
• Basic Life Support
• ACLS

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