Lead RRT - Critical Care & Team Leader

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 88,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join the Inpatient Respiratory Therapy Section at Audie L. Murphy VAMC.

The Lead RRT provides clinical leadership, supervision of staff, and guidance on advanced respiratory care procedures for both inpatient and outpatient settings. Applicants must hold an active RRT credential and state license, meet CoARC education requirements, and demonstrate strong communication and

Qualifications

• Must have completed a respiratory care program accredited by CoARC or successor.
• Must hold and maintain a full, current and unrestricted license as an RRT.
• Must hold and maintain a valid RRT credential.
• Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by policy.

Responsibilities

• Distribute workload and assign personnel to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Provide clinical guidance to respiratory staff and resolve non-routine issues.
• Assist with determining treatment options for complex patients and monitor progress.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical judgment

Research & evaluation

Conflict resolution

Team guidance

Education

CoARC-accredited respiratory care program

Tools

Word

Excel

Medical charting software

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join the Inpatient Respiratory Therapy Section at Audie L. Murphy VAMC.

The Lead RRT provides clinical leadership, supervision of staff, and guidance on advanced respiratory care procedures for both inpatient and outpatient settings. Applicants must hold an active RRT credential and state license, meet CoARC education requirements, and demonstrate strong communication and