Respiratory Therapy Lead — Clinical Operations

Henrico, Parham & Retreat Doctors' Hospitals; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Henrico Doctors' Hospital is seeking a Supervisor Respiratory Therapy to lead daily clinical staff, coordinate scheduling, and ensure policy adherence. This role involves directing patient care, documentation, training, and collaboration with leadership to achieve CQI goals.

Requirements include a COARC-approved Respiratory Therapy program graduate, at least two years' clinical experience including critical care, and active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care; Virginia

Qualifications

• High School Graduate of a COARC approved Registered Respiratory Therapy Program.
• A minimum of two years clinical experience, including critical care.
• Active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care.
• Two years recent supervisory experience in an active respiratory therapy department.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Current Virginia Licensed Respiratory Therapist.
• Maintain NBRC credentials for Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Current Health Care Provider.
• BLS.
• Current NRP and PALS (NICU only).
• ACCS (Adult Critical Care) Specialty credential.
• Current ACLS Certification.
• PFT or RPFT (PFT lab only).
• STABLE (NICU only).

Responsibilities

• Monitors clinical staff on a daily basis.
• Documents, when necessary, any variations that occur from established policy and procedure. Provides appropriate documentation to Director for verbal and written counseling with staff when necessary. Delivers counseling to staff when necessary.
• Acts as liaison between clinical staff, nursing, physicians, patients, family members, and hospital leadership
• Assists with orientation on all incoming personnel, utilizing the department orientation plan and ensuring all aspects are completed during the orientation process. Assists with completing the 90-day evaluation documentation.
• May assist in developing a monthly work schedule for staff. Monitors schedule on a daily basis to maximize/minimize staffing to meet patient care needs.
• Performs direct patient care services. Initiates and documents patient teaching including family, and caregivers.
• Takes call as needed to provide adequate staffing coverage.
• Participates in staff performance appraisal process.
• Ensures that all required preventive maintenance is done per department policy and that all non-functional equipment is sent for service in a timely manner. Communicate equipment issues to department leadership. Arrange for additional equipment as needed.
• Assists with departmental CQI program, Outcomes management projects and other hospital initiatives as requested.
• Assists clinical coordinator and director in the development, implementation and review of policies and procedures.
• Maintains accurate payroll records and transmits payroll prior to 10AM on payroll Monday.
• Assist with ordering and maintaining appropriate department stock. Participates in yearly inventory as needed.
• Assists in identifying and organizing staff education programs and skills labs.
• Attends meetings with the Clinical Coordinator/Director, or when necessary, as a representative for the Clinical Coordinator/Director. 16. Helps to maintains up to date record of staff credentials, certifications and state license.
• Reviews staff documentation and charging as needed.
• Represent department leadership as needed in meetings, conference calls, interviews, etc.

Education

High School Graduate of a COARC approved Registered Respiratory Therapy Program

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Henrico Doctors' Hospital is seeking a Supervisor Respiratory Therapy to lead daily clinical staff, coordinate scheduling, and ensure policy adherence. This role involves directing patient care, documentation, training, and collaboration with leadership to achieve CQI goals.

Requirements include a COARC-approved Respiratory Therapy program graduate, at least two years' clinical experience including critical care, and active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care; Virginia