Respiratory Therapist Lead

Tampa General Hospital; Crystal (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Minnesota is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Lead responsible for overseeing the care provided by the Respiratory Services staff. You will manage staff schedules, ensure minimum staffing requirements are met, and act as the Point of Care Supervisor. The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and have at least three years of acute care experience, along with essential certifications in respiratory therapy. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist required.
• Three years’ Acute Care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director in planning and evaluating care for Respiratory Services.
• Oversee staffing schedule and shift coverage.
• Act as Point of Care Supervisor for ABG’s testing.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Life Support (PALS)

Certified Respiratory Therapy (CRT)

Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT)

Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS)

Job description

Job Description - Respiratory Therapist Lead (2600004T)

Respiratory Therapist Lead - (2600004T )

Description

The Respiratory Therapist Lead assists Director for twenty‑four hour/day accountability for the planning, directing, leading and evaluating the care provided by the Respiratory Services staff and EEG Department. Oversees staffing schedule, providing shift coverage to meet minimum staffing requirements and is accountable for meeting Departmental productivity goals. Acts as Point of Care Supervisor for ABG’s testing. Assists in the preparation of requests for the fiscal year’s budget.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy

License/Registration - Issued by Florida or Compact State

• Registered Respiratory Therapist

Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced Life Support (ACLS)- American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA)
• Pediatric Life Support (PALS)- American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA)
• National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) - Certified Respiratory Therapy (CRT) Or National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) - Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT)
• National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) - Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS)

Work Experience

• Three years’ Acute Care experience required