Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist

4 weeks ago

Beckley, United States Veterans Health Administration Full time

Summary

The registered respiratory therapist functioning in a Lead capacity has the ability to assign personnel and tasks to be accomplished in a manner that assures completion of the workload. Oversees and directs clinical guidance in a manner that assures completion of the workload. Communicates with individuals of varying backgrounds to solve problems and provide conflict resolution. Recommends uncommon or atypical interventions as well as ways to improve patient care and operations.

Duties

A Lead Respiratory Therapist may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below and or assist other RRTs or clinics. Essential functions may change from time to time to reflect the current trends within the field of respiratory therapy, and to meet the cardio-pulmonary needs of the patients served. The incumbent demonstrates the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the full performance level assignment at the GS-12 level.

A Lead Respiratory Therapist may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below and or assist other RRTs or clinics. Essential functions may change from time to time to reflect the current trends within the field of respiratory therapy, and to meet the cardio-pulmonary needs of the patients served. Reviews, collects and evaluates relevant clinical data. Formulates an appropriate respiratory therapy plan based upon patient assessment. Communicates orally and in writing, changes, adjustments and recommendations with other healthcare team members. Provides effective education and training to patients, students and co-workers as appropriate. Performs both fundamental and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for adult and geriatric patients. Examples include but not limited to: Arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy assistance, pulmonary rehabilitation, oxygen administration etc. Exhibits clinical competence and expertise in assistance with endotracheal intubation, initiation and maintenance of mechanical ventilation, C-PAP and Bi-PAP, EKG's, sputum specimen collection, drawing and interpreting ABGs, percussion and pharmaceutical treatments according to BCMA policy. Performs emergency and acute respiratory therapy procedures in accordance with hospital and respiratory department guidelines. Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities. Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice. Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on respiratory therapy equipment and technology-based equipment. May serve as Acting Respiratory Supervisor in the absence of the Respiratory Care Supervisor. May work as the sole therapist on duty at times of low staffing. May be assigned to cover in the out-patient clinical areas with training to be competent in these areas of patient care. Promotes a customer-centered environment, taking personal responsibility for problem solving and effective courteous communication with patients, their families, medical staff, students and co-workers. Provides patient care, which is appropriate to the cultural, cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the adult and/or geriatric patient. A Lead Respiratory Therapist will demonstrate the ability to utilize computer-based technologies, software and programs. Current Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Work Schedule : Full-Time, varied schedules to be discussed with hiring manager.
Compressed/Flexible :Not Authorized
Telework: Not Authorized
FLSA: Exempt
BU : BU
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement # : 22016F
Fi nancial Disclosure Report: Not required
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