Lead Respiratory Therapist

Sturdy Health; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Massachusetts seeks a qualified professional to oversee day-to-day operations in Respiratory Therapy. Responsibilities include developing quality assurance programs, ensuring testing standards, and managing staff operations. Ideal candidates must possess significant experience, strong organizational skills, and relevant certifications. This is a full-time position within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Sleep Technologists experience.
• Knowledge and skills to perform Sleep Technologist functions.
• Ability to score results and ensure scoring consistency.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day operations in Respiratory Therapy.
• Develops and implements a Quality Assurance Program.
• Ensures lab is stocked with necessary supplies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Clinical competence

Effective communication

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved program for Respiratory Care

AS or BA/BS preferred

Job description

Overview

Oversees and coordinates the day-to-day operations of Respiratory Therapy under medical direction to ensure safe and accurate testing. Collaborates with the Director to develop and implement a Quality Assurance Program and to ensure testing meets current practice standards. Is responsible for assisting with staff selection, orientation of staff, scheduling staff, ensuring policy and procedures reflect current practice standards as well as ensuring the lab is stocked with adequate and appropriate supplies.

Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of Sleep Technologists experience.


• Excellent organizational skills.


• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to perform all the functions contained in the Sleep Technologist’s job description


• Capable of scoring results and ensuring scoring consistency among other technologists


• Must be able to work within a budget.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience

• Able to communicate effectively with all age groups


• Command of verbal and written English, demonstration of clinical competence, ability to set up a variety of clinical equipment.

Educational Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA approved program for Respiratory Care or Sleep Medicine


• AS or BA/BS preferred.

License/Certification

• Current MA Respiratory license


• CRT, or RRT

Age Specific Criteria

Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.

Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations

Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care