Pediatric Respiratory Care Lead — Clinical & Mentorship

AARC; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AARC in Durham, NC is seeking a Clinical Lead Respiratory Therapist to partner with RT leadership to ensure effective work completion and adherence to clinical standards. The role serves as the first line of support for staff, physicians, and other providers on RT-specific clinical issues and topics.

You will supervise, coach, and mentor a core group of RT staff, oversee diagnostic and therapeutic procedures across neonatal, pediatric, and adult patient populations in intermediate, ICU, and

Job description

The Clinical Lead, Respiratory Therapist (RT) is a role developed to work in coordination with the RT leadership in an assigned unit or department to ensure the work is accomplished effectively. The Clinical Lead RT is the first line of support for staff, physicians, and other related providers on concerning RT specific clinical issues and topics. They will supervise, perform, evaluate and coordinate diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Services scope of clinical practice, performing work in accordance with physician orders in the neonatal, pediatric and adult patient populations in intermediate, intensive and emergency care areas. They will be responsible for supervising, coaching, and mentoring their assigned core group of staff.