Team Leader, Respiratory Care

St. Joseph's/Candler; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's/Candler in Savannah, GA seeks a Respiratory Care Supervisor to oversee all Respiratory Care Professionals, guide daily clinical assignments, and serve as a resource across the hospital.

The role includes participation in new employee orientation, technical education, staff development, performance evaluations, counseling, QA duties, and ensuring staffing coverage, with on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate of Science; Bachelor degree preferred.
• 3-5 years respiratory experience required.
• Must be approved to assist in bronchoscopies.
• State license and national certification required; BLS and ACLS.
• RN/RT leadership and QA involvement expected.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all Respiratory Care Professionals and oversee daily clinical assignments.
• Lead new employee orientation, technical education, and staff development.
• Evaluate staff performance and provide counseling with department manager as needed.
• Participate in QA program and attend quarterly Quality Improvement meetings.
• Assist with staffing, on-call coverage, and ensure proper documentation and chart review.

Skills

Staff supervision

Performance evaluation

Education & training

Staff counseling

Quality Improvement

Education

Associate of Science

Bachelor of Science (preferred)

Job description

In addition to performing all aspects of Respiratory Care, this position is required to Supervise all Respiratory Care Professionals working in patient care. In addition to daily clinical assignments, this position serves as a respiratory care resource throughout all areas of the hospital. This individual is expected to play an active role in new employee orientation, technical education, and staff development, evaluation of staff members and counseling of same when required. This position is also required to assist in the Dept. QA Program as well as maintenance and troubleshooting of Blood Gas Instruments, ventilators, etc. Required to attend monthly Section Meetings and may be called upon to serve on various committees.This position requires call for staffing.

Education

• Associates of Science - Required
• Bachelors of Science - Preferred

Experience

• 3-5 Years Respiratory - Required
• Must be approved to assist in Bronchoscopies.

License & Certification

• Professional License with State of Practice - Required
• Professional Certification - Required
• National Certification - Required
• Registration - NATIONAL BOARD FOR RESPIRATORY CAREBLOOD GAS LICENSE THROUGH THE STATE OF GEORGIA-40 CEU's must be achieved every two years to maintain RCP License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Required

Core Job Functions

• Patient and/or equipment issues are handled as needed. Participates in patient treatment in times of increased volume or reduced staffing. Responds to Nursing Staff requests in a timely manner.
• Assess and complete Performance Evaluation for team members. Oversees new employee orientation and training. Provide counseling and disciplinary action along with department manager as required.
• Attends Quality Improvement meetings quarterly. Corrective action assessment and communication to team members regarding current projects.
• Assigns staff to ensure adequate coverage is maintained. Treatment completions are assured through assignment and organization with the ability to reorganize team as needed. Ensures completion of all associated paperwork by the end of shift.
• Performs chart review and assesses patient for appropriate respiratory care treatment.