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Kettering Health · 3 weeks ago

Resp Ther Team Leader - Respiratory Care

Dayton, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. They are seeking a Respiratory Therapist Team Leader to perform various respiratory procedures, exercise clinical judgment, and lead a team of therapists while ensuring high-quality patient care.

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Responsibilities

Performs various respiratory procedures on a day to day basis under indirect supervision for all age group as specified per campus departmental policy

Exercises good independent clinical judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures

Assures correct documentation of all records

Occasionally performs the role of Lead Therapist, shift Team Leader, or clinical Instructor as assigned

Organizes work assignments, maintains productivity, schedules staff, and handles load fluctuations as appropriate

Receives complaints or concerns from physicians and others. Properly investigates and takes an active role in follow -up of disciplinary actions as appropriate

Conducts performance appraisals in a supportive and caring manner. Holds all personnel to the same standards

Assists with orientation and training for new employees and students as directed or needed

Supports patient experience by performing patient and interdepartmental rounding as requested by manager and leadership

Qualification

Respiratory TherapyRegistered Respiratory TherapistAcute/Critical Care KnowledgeBLS CertificationACLS CertificationNRP CertificationSupervisory SkillsPrecepting SkillsClinical JudgmentDocumentation Skills

Required

Graduates of a 2-4 year AMA approved Respiratory Program

Required Licenses [Ohio, United States] Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT Credentials issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care, or within 6 months of hire Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner for the State of Ohio

Active AARC member must demonstrate acute/critical care knowledge as it relates to cardiopulmonary diseases states, involved in precepting acute/critical care areas, supervisor capabilities, current BLS with ACLS, P, and NRP for respective work area