Respiratory Therapist Leader

4 days ago

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Jefferson Health Full time
Job Summary:

Under the guidance of the Respiratory Manager and/or Supervisor, the Lead Respiratory Therapist enhances departmental standards through the delivery of patient care, including the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with respiratory and pulmonary disorders. The Lead Respiratory Therapist assumes delegated, unit-specific leadership responsibilities that facilitate clinical practice associated with patient needs, such as scheduling, training, and mentoring of staff respiratory therapists and technicians, and assisting staff with complex patient cases.

Responsibilities:
  • Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
  • Administers physician-prescribed respiratory therapy, including oxygen, respiratory medication, PFTs, ABGs, and all mechanical ventilation.
  • Monitors patients requiring mechanical ventilation, including clinical assessment, routine rounds, troubleshooting, weaning, airway care, and diagnostic testing to ensure the safety and appropriate care of patients.
  • Performs evaluation procedures, both invasive and non-invasive, to determine respiratory care needs, and makes appropriate recommendations based upon department protocols ultimately improving patient outcomes and facilitating patient discharge.
  • Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens for diagnosis. Measures the patients' lung capacity to determine if there are any impairments.
  • Offers diagnostic results and treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient, communicating across care teams to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.
  • Facilitates staffing assignments to ensure all areas are covered to give appropriate and adequate patient care, including the smooth operation of the PFT and ABG laboratory.
  • Collaborates with Department leaders to support the development of licensed respiratory personnel to achieve and maintain staff competency, or other administrative/departmental needs as directed by the manager or director.
Qualifications:
  • Experienced in all facets of Respiratory Care, including Adult and Neonatal Critical Care. Professional competency in the science of Respiratory Care commensurate with the NBRC credential.
  • Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Care.
  • Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
  • Licensed by the State Board of Medicine or State Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
  • BCLS certification required.
  • Associate's/2-year degree required.
  • Minimum 3+ years' experience in respiratory care.
  • Bachelor's preferred.
  • Advanced certification (ACCS, NPS, CPFT, RPFT) preferred.
  • ACLS certification preferred.
Conditions of Employment:

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson's clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated, you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

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