Respiratory Therapist

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute seeks a Lead Respiratory Therapist to oversee daily respiratory care operations and deliver evidence-based therapy to a diverse patient population. The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and collaboration with physicians and nursing teams to optimize outcomes.

The ideal candidate will supervise therapists, coordinate staffing, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a patient-first, compassionate environment while advancing clinical excellence with

Qualifications

• Experience in respiratory therapy with leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of protocols, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to mentor and supervise healthcare professionals.
• Proficiency with advanced respiratory technology and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor respiratory therapists to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Coordinate staffing and manage departmental workflows.
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Support the use of advanced respiratory technology and equipment.
• Contribute to performance improvement initiatives and uphold a patient-first, compassionate environment.
• Promote professional growth and clinical excellence within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical protocols

Communication

Teamwork

Mentoring

Respiratory equipment

Tools

Ventilators

Critical care devices

Job description

Role: Lead Respiratory Therapist responsible for overseeing daily respiratory care operations and delivering evidence-based therapy to a diverse patient population.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor respiratory therapists to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Coordinate staffing and manage departmental workflows.
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Support the use of advanced respiratory technology and equipment.
• Contribute to performance improvement initiatives and uphold a patient-first, compassionate environment.
• Promote professional growth and clinical excellence within the team.
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in respiratory therapy with demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Strong knowledge of clinical protocols, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to mentor and supervise healthcare professionals.
• Proficiency with advanced respiratory technology and equipment.