Respiratory Clinical Lead

Company: Maria Parham Health
Location: Henderson
Posted on: September 25, 2024

Job Description:

Maria Parham HealthWho We Are:People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. With 205 licensed beds, Maria Parham Health is equipped for every health care need one can encounter. We are fully licensed by Joint Commission, the College of American Pathologists, and Rated Highest In-Patient Safety from Leapfrog.Where We Are:Henderson offers a great outdoors, including the region's largest lake, providing endless hours of fun boating, fishing, water skiing, and camping. Throw in great golfing, hunting and two fantastic recreational organizations and you may find yourself having a hard time deciding what to do next!Why Choose Us: - Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees - Competitive Paid Time Off, PTO cash out, and PTO donation programs - Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance - Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants - Robust employee recognition and awards programs - And much more--- -Position SummaryThe Respiratory Clinical Lead is an individual who is responsible for supervising the daily activities and personnel of the Respiratory Care Services Department solving minor and immediate problems regarding therapy administration and working with physicians and nurses to coordinate Respiratory Patient Care. The RT manager is a key communication liaison between Practitioners and Department Directors, as well as between the Respiratory Care Services Department and other hospital personnel. As a Practitioner, ensures that quality, timely and appropriate care is provided to patients of any age including: neonatal, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric through patient assessment and treatment; through implementation of quality improvement, utilization review and clinical education programs.Reports to: Director of Respiratory -Responsibilities of the PositionFulfills obligation of Department need during unavailability of Director.Assists in implementation of the philosophy, objectives, standards policies and procedures for the Respiratory Care Services department.Participates in implementing planned changes and activities to improve Respiratory Care delivery.Completes timecards for the respiratory therapy team.Uses chain of control to promptly address clinical issues, departmental operation concerns, and unresolved difficult interaction with others.Assures initiation and follow-up of risk identification reports, patient/family or physician complaints and notifies Department Director in a timely manner.Appropriately identifies performance problems of staff members, performs counseling if appropriate and completes documentation as required.Serves as preceptor for new staff and clinical site students, assuring completion of all orientation and skills checklists, identifies learning needs and plans training.Works to resolve difficult interactions with physician, co-workers, visitors, patients or personnel from other departments.Administration of therapies as prescribed by a physician and according to the standard procedure described in the Departmental Policy and procedure Manual in these areas:a. Oxygen therapyb. Aerosol therapyc. Non-Invasive Ventilationd. Continuous Mechanical Ventilatione. Incentive Spirometryf. Chest physiotherapyg. Oro/Naso-pharyngeal suctioningh. Tracheo-bronchial suctioning and tracheostomy carei. Airway management/assessmentj. Cardio-pulmonary resuscitationk. High Flow therapyl. Pulmonary Function testingm. EEG /Electroencephalographyn. Arterial Blood Gas drawso. Intubation AssistIncorporates knowledge of patients functional and developmental age into patient care activities.Patient monitoring: must be able to identify side effects of therapy or life-threatening symptoms and take appropriate actions.Equipment monitoring: must be able to assemble, test prior to patient use and monitor equipment for proper function, report any defects. Must be able to perform calibration and sterilization of equipment.Documentation of patient administered therapies, side effects and or results. Documentation departmentally of shift therapies administered and statistical information for hospital records or patient charges.Handling and changing of medical gas cylinders: must be able to identify various types of medical gases and the proper administration of these gases. Must know the proper method of transporting cylinders and proper storage techniques.Responsible for employee yearly evaluations along with the Director.Formal instruction of patient and their families in Respiratory Care.Observes established policies and procedures including confidentiality, safety, infection control and other environmental regulations.Other tasks and duties as assigned.Minimum EducationGraduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved program is required. -Certifications/LicensesActive and valid RRT registration/license with the North Carolina Board of Respiratory Care is required.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon hire.Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is required.Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required.Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) is preferred. -Required SkillsCritical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. -Minimum Work ExperienceMinimum of 5 years' experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT is required.Previous Supervisory experience is preferred. -EEOC StatementMaria Parham Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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