Respiratory Therapist Team Lead

• Supervises assigned personnel, assists with orientation and integration of new employees.
• Assists with addressing performance problems initiating the disciplinary process as appropriate.
• Supports Operations Manager in administrative responsibilities for the unit as delegated (i.e. performance appraisals, monitoring absenteeism, ordering supplies, scheduling 4 hour staffing, recruitment, and the hiring of potential candidates).
• Communicates pertinent information regarding patient care activities and operations to appropriate personnel.
• Participates in the formulation of Respiratory Care policies and goals as well as policies affecting other departments.
• Assures effective, efficient and cost-effective use of physical, financial and human resources.
• Monitors financial and statistical reports.
• Assists the in addressing system issues.
• Develops and maintains an effective liaison with physicians, patients, employees, other departmental managers and administrators.
• Provides feedback to staff or managers for professional practice issues, promoting evidence-based practices and research activities.
• Assists leadership team and operations manager with patient rounding.
• Follows up on incidents (patient, procedural and medication) occurring on assigned units.
• Assures proper documentation and follow through.
• Assists with resolution of patient and family concerns.
• Assumes responsibility for identifying processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events and participates in problem resolution of those issues.
• Coordinates the education, implementation, and ongoing management of the department electronic communication systems including the billing, documentation, and electronic medical record systems.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.