Lead Respiratory Therapist & Staff Coach

Tenet Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in San Antonio seeks a Respiratory Therapist Lead to coordinate staff assignments, supervise in the absence of leadership, and deliver patient respiratory care per policy. You will participate in staff development and competency plans while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality control of equipment.

The role requires an AMA-accredited Respiratory Care program graduate with active Texas RCP license and NBRC CRT/RRT certification, plus 1 year of clinical experience and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited AMA Respiratory Care program.
• Current Texas RCP license and NBRC CRT/RRT certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates assignments of Respiratory Care staff and supervises in absence of Coordinator/Director.
• Directs respiratory care including diagnostic tests of the cardio-pulmonary system according to policy.
• Participates in staff development, performance evaluations, and competency plans.
• Provides patient respiratory care and administers medications/treatments per policy.
• Documents work and reports to oncoming staff; participates in quality control of equipment.
• Responds to emergencies and ensures safe, compliant department operations.

Skills

Respiratory care experience

Supervisory experience

Education

State of Texas RCP license

NBRC CRT/RRT certification

Job description

Tenet Healthcare in San Antonio seeks a Respiratory Therapist Lead to coordinate staff assignments, supervise in the absence of leadership, and deliver patient respiratory care per policy. You will participate in staff development and competency plans while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality control of equipment.

The role requires an AMA-accredited Respiratory Care program graduate with active Texas RCP license and NBRC CRT/RRT certification, plus 1 year of clinical experience and