Lead Respiratory Therapist; RRT - Methodist

Position: Lead Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Methodist
Overview sign-on bonus available!
relocation bonus available for 1yr+ experience and >50mi as a health care professional, the incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to, managing the processes involved in performing respiratory therapy, ventilator management, ecg, oxygen administration and airway management this position is also the preceptor and resource therapist in the area for training of employees and daily functions.

qualifications certifications: licensed respiratory care practitioner (rcp) - illinois department of financial and professional regulation (idfpr) illinois department of financial and professional regulation (idfpr); basic life support (bls) within 30 days - american heart association (aha) american heart association (aha); advanced cardiac life support (acls) within 1 year - american heart association (aha) american heart association (aha); neonatal resuscitation program (nrp) within 1 year - american academy of pediatrics (aap) american academy of pediatrics (aap);

registered respiratory therapist (rrt) - national board for respiratory care (nbrc) national board for respiratory care (nbrc), education: associate's degree: respiratory therapy; certificate of completion: respiratory therapy work experience: 5+ years of rt experience

responsibilities performs patient care activities to include all forms of respiratory therapy, non-invasive cardiology, and other assigned duties utilizing applicable policies and procedures and is expected to be the expert

• exhibits competency and is the resource person in performing respiratory procedures
• interprets and executes physician orders
• completes accurate documentation
• documents before and after pulse, breath sounds, sputum production on respiratory treatment
• ensures all ecgs contain proper information
• documents oximetry and oxygen therapy
• documents position on chest physiotherapy
• documents suctioning and tracheostomy care
• demonstrates the ability to individualize therapy to meet the patient's need
• respects privacy
• demonstrates the ability to anticipate the patient needs
• reports pertinent information to the appropriate personnel
• notifies leader of respiratory care, nursing supervisor, or unit leader of any inappropriate patient care issues
• documents all medication and patient care errors
• informs nurses or other care givers when appropriate
• completes documentation prior to leaving the shift
• maintains expert working knowledge of all general equipment.
• acts as technical expert in equipment operation including hardware and software.
• acts as expert and resource person for trouble shooting equipment.
• maintains clean work area, checks and stocks all supplies in their specific area
• performs bronchodilator protocol assessment

assures competent personnel and continued skill development.

• evaluates staff performance.
• evaluates staff performance continuously, providing positive reinforcement and constructive criticism in a professional manner.
• manages personnel conflicts and seeks direction from manager.
• facilitates staff development.
• assures specific orientation for all new staff through a structured system.
• provides opportunities for staff development on a formal and informal basis.
• performs an ongoing assessment of services and personnel performance/development needs to develop education plans in conjunction with the department of human resource and the technical manager.
• communicates information and direction to staff through effective mechanisms including at least monthly staff meeting for which minutes are maintained.
• develops and implements a staffing plan.
• evaluates patient needs and developmental levels of staff to adjust staffing levels up and down as daily workload changes.
• monitors and maintains skill level of staff in assigned areas.
• identifies recommends and implements staffing adjustments to reduce overtime and/or over-budget

assumes personal responsibility for training fellow technologist/students and uses time, supplies and other resources productively to promote responsive and cost-effective care for our patients

• shares knowledge and guides fellow therapist/students with proper department protocol and procedures.
• encourages fellow therapist/student…