Lead Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care Leader

Christiana Care Health System; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist III to work full-time at Wilmington Hospital. The role is a clinical and professional leader at the bedside, advancing evidence-based practices and mentoring others in respiratory therapy.

The position requires a CoArc approved School of Respiratory Therapy, a minimum of three years of critical care experience, and Delaware licensure. Salary ranges from $38.98 to $53.60 per hour, with a strong emphasis on safety, collaboration, and continued

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoArc approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Minimum of three years critical care experience required.
• Bachelor Degree required or actively enrolled in a degree program.
• Licensure in the State of Delaware required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and collaborates with Staff Development Specialist and Critical Care Coordinator to establish critical care practice guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Reviews and monitors respiratory care staffs critical care skills, oversee the activities of staff rotating to the specialty service area, and provide feedback to management team.
• Serves as a resource person to respiratory therapists, nurses, and physicians with respect to respiratory equipment or technology, and provides in-servicing as needed.
• Serves as a resource person for research and process improvement initiatives.
• Engages with physicians in specialty service area.
• Performs or assists with specialized procedures particular to the specialty service area.
• Serve as a role model by demonstrating core values in all interactions. Creates and builds positive working relationships with leaders of all units to facilitate positive outcomes for all internal/external customers.
• Maintains current knowledge of treatment modalities, medical studies, trends, and practices affecting the patients served.

Skills

Critical care experience

Leadership at bedside

Education

CoArc approved School of Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor Degree required or actively enrolled

Tools

Respiratory equipment knowledge

Job description

ChristianaCare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist III to work full-time at Wilmington Hospital. The role is a clinical and professional leader at the bedside, advancing evidence-based practices and mentoring others in respiratory therapy.

The position requires a CoArc approved School of Respiratory Therapy, a minimum of three years of critical care experience, and Delaware licensure. Salary ranges from $38.98 to $53.60 per hour, with a strong emphasis on safety, collaboration, and continued