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Duke University Health System · 5 months ago

Clinical Team Lead/Education, Respiratory Care Services - Pediatrics

Durham, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Duke University Health System is committed to compassionate care and is seeking a Clinical Team Lead in Respiratory Care Services for Pediatrics. The role involves overseeing clinical procedures, mentoring staff, and ensuring high-quality respiratory care for patients in various settings.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform all duties and responsibilities of the Respiratory Care Practitioner, Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner and ECMO specialist

Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills, rapidly prioritizes both planned and unplanned events and proactively addresses actual and potential issues, exceeding patient expectations

Instruct and supervise patient and therapeutic assessments to assure optimal medical decisions

Expert in all RT technology in the assigned departments

Coordinate all emergency responses

Assist in the development/updates with clinical care protocols/policy and procedures

Evaluate patient care plans

Ability to interact with physicians/medical staff on a high level

Function as a liaison between Clinical Resource Manager, and Clinical Engineering to ensure proper operation and service of equipment Document and report any malfunctioning or broken equipment

Develop expected job results, performance plans, and professional goals for assigned staff

Provide input into applicant hiring and termination decisions

Monitor and report all patient care, safety, medication, technical, and employee incidents

Monitor adherence to policy, procedures and practice guidelines

Monitor ventilator protocol adherence

Implement any necessary corrective actions in a timely manner

Conduct shift planning to include assignments and redirection of staff as needed

Assure appropriate supply inventory

Coordinate and monitor departmental improvement projects

Communicate daily activities to RT leadership

Provide orientation, education and training as needed internal and external to Duke Respiratory Care Services

Assure/Assess respiratory care staff competency and safety

Plan and conduct instructional sessions

Communicate/educate changes in policy and procedures in an effective/consistent manner

Coordinate the evaluation of products/equipment

Provide input into departmental equipment selection and function

Assist with all departmental clinical research projects

Serve on department related committees

Qualification

Current RT licensureRegistered Respiratory TherapistSupervisory experienceDegree in Respiratory CareAdvanced Cardiac Life SupportPediatric Advanced Life SupportNeonatal Resuscitation ProgramCustomer service expertiseCommunication skillsCritical thinking skills

Required

Work requires completion of a Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care, Healthcare, Business, or a field related to the assigned clinical discipline

Candidates without a Bachelor's degree will be required to complete their degree within three (3) years of appointment

Five years of experience in clinical respiratory therapy, including at least three years of experience in intensive care respiratory therapy; supervisory experience preferred

Current RT licensure from the North Carolina State Board of Respiratory Care

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (if applicable)

Respiratory Specific Certifications (to be completed within 1 year of hire)

Adult Clinical Lead RT Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS)

Pediatric Clinical Lead RT Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS)

Knowledge necessary to make appropriate clinical decisions and interaction relative to the specific age of a patient

Skills validation/certification of competencies for the duties and responsibilities required for a Level I RT

Work involves contact with patients of all ages, family members, physicians, nursing, and all other members of the health care team

Work is performed in all areas of the hospital

Work may require lifting or pushing in excess of 30 pounds

Required to carry emergency airway bag weighing approximately 20 pounds

Work requires walking, running, climbing and bending

Customer service and communication expertise

Preferred

supervisory experience preferred

Company

Duke University Health System

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World-class academic and health care system

Founded in 1925

Durham, North Carolina, USA

10001+ employees

http://dukemedicine.org

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