Lead Respiratory Therapist Nights

Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 sign-on bonus

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center is looking for a Respiratory Therapist to assist in supervising the respiratory technical staff and ensure proper staffing levels during shifts. This role requires at least 2 years of critical care experience and a graduate from an accredited School of Respiratory Care. The position offers extensive benefits, including a $10,000 sign-on bonus, comprehensive healthcare, tuition assistance, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. This is a vital role to support patient care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of critical care experience required; 1 year in a supervisory role preferred.
• Current VA license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner is required; certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise Respiratory technical staff during shifts.
• Manage staffing and scheduling to meet patient care needs.
• Participate in new employee orientation and appraisal processes.

Skills

Critical care experience

Supervisory skills

Educational instruction

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Respiratory Care

B.S. degree or currently enrolled in a B.S. program

Job description

Job Summary & Responsibilities

• Assists with planning, coordination, and supervision of the Respiratory technical staff during the scheduled shift.
• Ensures minimal staffing for shift coverage and works to increase staffing when patient volumes increase.
• Assists and leads in the process of new employee orientation and provides input into the interviewing, hiring and selection process of new hires.
• Performs the task of a staff Respiratory Therapist. Team lead will be trained to perform Pulmonary Function Testing and/or Electroencephalograms (EEG).
• Participates in appraisal process of staff with Director.
• Develops monthly work schedule for technical staff and monitors Facility Scheduler to maximize/minimize staffing to meet patient care needs.
• Logs payroll hours into the KRONOS system.
• Orders departmental operation supplies and assists with inventory control.
• Assists with departmental PI projects.
• Assists Director of Cardiopulmonary with management of Blood Gas Laboratory and performs monthly quality controls (QCs).
• Participates with Shared Governance and acts as the department DESSO.

Qualifications

• Experience: Required: 2 years of critical care experience. Preferred: 1 year experience in a supervisory role or educational instruction in management.
• Education: Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Respiratory Care. Preferred: B.S. degree or currently enrolled in a B.S. program.
• Licensure & Certifications: Required: Current VA license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner; BLS for Healthcare Providers through the AHA or CPR through the American Red Cross. Preferred: Certified Respiratory Therapist and/or Registered Respiratory Therapist; ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABL.

Benefits

• $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFYING CANDIDATES.
• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.