RESP THERAPY TEAM LEAD

General Purpose of Job:

The Respiratory Therapy Team Lead will provide support and leadership for the daily operations of the department while performing the day-to-day duties of a Respiratory Therapist.Will provide training and mentoring of staff as needed.

Essential Duties:

• Proficient in all critical care areas
• Administer aerosol medications, support therapy (oxygen, humidification, ventilator), and perform a variety of respiratory treatments and/or diagnostic procedures. Administer care within physician approved therapist driven protocols.
• Initiate, operate, maintain, monitor, and ensure safe patient care practices and operation of various life support devices in all critical care areas. Consult with and make recommendations to medical staff. Member of Code Blue team (CPR).
• Report/document pertinent patient care and status data in accordance with established guidelines. May accept and document physician telephone orders for respiratory therapy procedures.
• Establish an appropriate knowledge of patient record and maintain accurate records relating to charges for services rendered.
• Perform routine RT equipment maintenance, cleaning/sterilization, and ensure environmental safety; member of Code Red team.
• Assist in the transportation of critical patients to or from Sparrow Hospital, and assist the physician when performing various surgical or non-surgical respiratory/cardiology procedures.
• Instruct RT students, medical personnel, and patients and families regarding specific respiratory therapy procedures. Maintain current knowledge of RT related issues
• Work closely and professionally with all departments in effort to maintain a teamwork approach
• Serve as a mentor to new employees
• Conducts audits to ensure compliance within department standards of care
• Escalates caregiver and patients concerns when appropriate
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgement are a must
• Willingness to have respiratory therapist report to them directly