Respiratory Therapist Lead

Tampa General Hospital; Crystal River (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Florida seeks a Respiratory Therapist Lead to manage the Respiratory Services staff and ensure quality patient care. Responsibilities include overseeing staffing schedules, acting as Point of Care Supervisor for ABG testing, and assisting with departmental budget preparation. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Respiratory Therapy, a registered license, and at least three years of acute care experience. This is an excellent opportunity to lead in a vital healthcare role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy is mandatory.
• Must possess a Registered Respiratory Therapist license.
• Three years of Acute Care experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director in managing Respiratory Services staff.
• Oversee staffing schedules and ensure productivity goals.
• Act as Point of Care Supervisor for ABG testing.
• Assist with budget preparation for the fiscal year.

Skills

Leadership in healthcare

Point of Care Supervisor

Staff scheduling

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