Respiratory Therapy Team Leader - Advanced Float

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Team Leader for the Advanced Float Nights. The role focuses on leading clinical care, mentoring staff, and coordinating the patient care team in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include an Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy (or related field) with substantial critical care experience, and licensure as a Respiratory Therapist (RT).

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field; 3+ years critical care experience (internal) or 5+ years external.
• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care or related field preferred; advanced clinical instruction experience is beneficial.
• Licensure: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP and RT license required; NBRC registered where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Administers, monitors, educates, and assesses respiratory care for neonatal to geriatric patients.
• Oversees and trains therapists, technicians, and students; leads the patient care team.
• Collaborates with physicians and staff to provide safe, high-quality care; responds to critical events.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Education and training

Fluent English

Critical care experience

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care

Master's Degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Respiratory Therapy Team Leader - Advanced Float Nights - Full Time Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest: The Respiratory Therapy Team Leader I assumes responsibility for performing patient care activities and other tasks that contribute to high-quality, safe, and effective patient care. These include executing protocols, dividing workloads, administering respiratory care, educating patients, families, students, and other care providers.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Administers, monitors, educates, and assesses the effectiveness of respiratory care for patients, neonatal to geriatric. Follows policies, procedures, standards, and assists with the oversight and training of other therapists, technicians, and students. Uses independent judgement in the application of respiratory care protocols and is self-motivated to take responsible and professional action within the scope of practice. Collaborates with physicians and other health system staff to provide quality, safe, and efficient care for the patient. Maintains positive work relationships. Communicates effectively and manages competing priorities. Coordinates the patient care team and leads the team. Serves as clinical expert/resource for the designated team. Assists in the precepting and training of therapists, technicians, students, and other members of the Health System team. Participates on the medical response teams (e.g., code, rapid), as needed, and quickly responds to critical situations. Meets expectations outlined in the Respiratory Therapy Clinical Advancement Program. Maintains a patient-centered focus and strives to support the mission, goals, and values of the hospital, department and division. Obtain Job Instruction (JI) certification and serve as trainer within two years of placement in position/hire. Promotes and enhances the culture of the department by: a. Listening to feedback and resolving conflict b. Creating and inspiring an open communication environment c. Motivating others toward organizational goals d. Partnering with leadership to enhance change management strategies e. Helping front-line staff problem solve and escalating issues, as appropriate.

Competencies by team

• Team CA: Trach team
• Team Heart: CTS ICU (including transplant patients and nitric oxide delivery)
• Team 6: Trach team
• Team 4/5: NICU & PICU (including deliveries)
• Team 2: Burn ICU & ED
• Team Advanced Float: NICU & PICU (including deliveries) and ED/Med-Surg Pediatrics (**or competency identified as a critical need by the leadership team)

Additional Competencies

Maintains full competency in two critical skills in addition to team competencies from the list below (Advanced Float team only needs one additional critical skill):

• Internal: must have one and obtain one within one year of placement in position/hire.
• External: must obtain both within one year of hire.

• NICU & PICU (NICU AND PICU together qualify as one critical skill)
• Acting shift supervisor
• Emergency Department & Med-Surg Pediatrics
• Offline JI trainer
• Specialty Roles as defined by the leadership team (i.e., trach team, new employee onboarding, etc.)

Other duties may be assigned as required.

Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field 3 or more years Experience in critical care (internal candidates) OR 5 or more years Experience in critical care (external candidates)

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Care or related field Master's Degree in Respiratory Care or related field Experience in clinical instruction of students Additional respiratory therapy work experience and education

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) upon Hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 1 Year
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 1 Year
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to work independently in the NICU
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) - State Board of Healing Arts upon Hire
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) upon Hire
• 20 points in the KURT Clinical Advancement program (not applicable for external candidates)
• 18 CEs each year (not applicable for external candidates)

Required Language Skills

Fluent English - Knowledge Requirements

Other Requirements

Basic computer knowledge

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID: R-56540

Important information for you to know as you apply:

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail]. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.