Respiratory Therapist Lead

Tenet Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in San Antonio seeks a Respiratory Therapist Lead to coordinate staff assignments, supervise in the absence of leadership, and deliver patient respiratory care per policy. You will participate in staff development and competency plans while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality control of equipment.

The role requires an AMA-accredited Respiratory Care program graduate with active Texas RCP license and NBRC CRT/RRT certification, plus 1 year of clinical experience and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited AMA Respiratory Care program.
• Current Texas RCP license and NBRC CRT/RRT certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates assignments of Respiratory Care staff and supervises in absence of Coordinator/Director.
• Directs respiratory care including diagnostic tests of the cardio-pulmonary system according to policy.
• Participates in staff development, performance evaluations, and competency plans.
• Provides patient respiratory care and administers medications/treatments per policy.
• Documents work and reports to oncoming staff; participates in quality control of equipment.
• Responds to emergencies and ensures safe, compliant department operations.

Skills

Respiratory care experience

Supervisory experience

Education

State of Texas RCP license

NBRC CRT/RRT certification

Job description

The Respiratory Therapist Lead coordinates assignments of Respiratory Care Staff. Provides supervision of staff in the absence of Coordinator/Director. Provides respiratory care to patients. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

General Functions:

• Assists with directing/supervising all aspects of respiratory care to include diagnostic test of the cardio-pulmonary system according to policy and procedures under the direction of the Medical Director, Department Director/Coordinator

Department/Business Unit Functions:

• Participates in peer interviewing
• Supervises, to include discipline, supports and coaches staff in absence of Coordinator/Director
• Responds proactively to employee needs and concerns
• Assists with development of staff throughout the department
• Facilitates consensus among divergent groups
• Minimizes staff turnover
• Provides input regarding performance for evaluations
• Supports competency plans
• Responds to emergency situations
• Maintains competencies to ensure compliance with all regulatory statutes
• Administers medication and treatments in accordance with policies
• Makes rounds to adequately maintain patient's equipment, therapeutic listings
• Reports identified unusual patient conditions/reaction to immediate supervisor
• Prepares electronic documentation of all work/service rendered and provides written/verbal report to oncoming staff
• Performs quality control on all Respiratory Care equipment
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Addresses patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement Activities

MINIMUM EDUCATION :

• Graduate of an accredited AMA Respiratory Care program

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE :

• 1 year of respiratory care clinical experience.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :

• Supervisory experience

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:

• Possession of current RCP State of Texas License, Possession of current CRT / RRT Certification from NBRC Renewal required every 5 years unless grandfathered prior to July 1, 2002)

REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR):

• BLS-Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network
• ACLS-required for Adult EMERGENT Airway Team within 6 months of hire or transfer to position
• NRP-required for Neonatal within 6 months of hire date or transfer into position
• PALS- required for PICU within 6 months of hire date or transfer into position