Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Lead for a job in San Antonio, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Respiratory Therapist
Discipline:

Allied Health Professional
Duration:

Ongoing
Employment Type:

Staff
FULL-TIME DAYS

The

Respiratory Therapist Lead

coordinates assignments of Respiratory Care Staff. Provides supervision of staff in the absence of Coordinator/Director. Provides respiratory care to patients. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
General Functions:
Assists with directing/supervising all aspects of respiratory care to include diagnostic test of the cardio-pulmonary system according to policy and procedures under the direction of the Medical Director, Department Director/Coordinator
Department/Business Unit Functions:
Participates in peer interviewing
Supervises, to include discipline, supports and coaches staff in absence of Coordinator/Director
Responds proactively to employee needs and concerns
Assists with development of staff throughout the department
Facilitates consensus among divergent groups
Minimizes staff turnover
Provides input regarding performance for evaluations
Supports competency plans
Responds to emergency situations
Maintains competencies to ensure compliance with all regulatory statutes
Administers medication and treatments in accordance with policies
Makes rounds to adequately maintain patient’s equipment, therapeutic listings
Reports identified unusual patient conditions/reaction to immediate supervisor
Prepares electronic documentation of all work/service rendered and provides written/verbal report to oncoming staff
Performs quality control on all Respiratory Care equipment
Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
Maintains safe environment
Addresses patient population-specific needs
Participates in Performance Improvement activities
MINIMUM EDUCATION : Graduate of an accredited AMA Respiratory Care program
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : 1 year of respiratory care clinical experience.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE : Supervisory experience
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:

Possession of current RCP State of Texas License, Possession of current CRT / RRT Certification from NBRC Renewal required every 5 years unless grandfathered prior to July 1, 2002)
REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR):
BLS-Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network
ACLS-required for Adult EMERGENT Airway Team within 6 months of hire or transfer to position
NRP-required for Neonatal within 6 months of hire date or transfer into position
PALS- required for PICU within 6 months of hire date or transfer into position

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Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX Job ID # . Posted job title: Lead Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Benefits

Health Care FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Life insurance