Respiratory Therapy Lead - Full Time - Nights

Job Description

Job Description

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.

Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Education: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program with Associates Degree.Experience / Qualifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist by NBRC. Current Florida RT license. American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP Certification.Position Summary The Respiratory Therapy Lead will be actively involved with the hiring, training, evaluation, conferencing, and termination process of all new team hires under the direction of the RT Dept Manager or Director. Carries forth to all staff on their shifts all messages from both middle Management and Administration. Communicates clearly to all team members including those who may be filling in as Relief Charge in their absence.The evaluation, conferencing, and termination process of all current team members under the direction of the RT Dept. Manager or Director. Annual competency check offs, new technique, and equipment training. Schedule themselves accordingly to maximize Lead Therapist coverage.Stocking and organizing of equipment and the Department to keep it safe and within regulatory guidelines. Checking schedules and staffing needs for upcoming/ oncoming shifts- staffing or destaffing as work volume dictates.Divides and hands out work assignments fairly and as evenly as possible. Leaves themselves with some open time, if possible, to assist staff in unexpected emergencies or situations that may arise during the shift. Completes RT Daily assignment sheet with all pertinent information including check offs, assignments, equipment issues, cart and equipment checks, outstanding events of day. Completes the Dept. work schedule for the upcoming month. Attempts to contact any Per Diems that may have not scheduled themselves or given time available.Meets with RT Dept Manager on a regular basis. Will check e-mails regularly especially at start of scheduled shifts. Should be available by phone when scheduled off or at least have functioning voice mail to receive any messages about issues that may arise, especially if it may affect their next oncoming shift. A response would be expected in a reasonable amount of time. Attend monthly meetings with manager. The Lead RT will perform all the Respiratory Care practices of a staff Therapist in critical and non-critical areas. These practices and duties include but not limited to, all regular floor and oxygen therapy, ventilator management, both bedside and diagnostic fiber optic bronchoscopies, BIPAP and high flow O2 therapies, oximetry studies, bedside spirometry, ABG drawing, analysis with both Maintenance and QA programs in the Lab. They will assist and advise all RRT and CRT Practitioners and act as a resource and communication person for them.Should be available by phone when scheduled off or at least have functioning voicemail to receive any messages about issues that may arise especially if it may affect their next on-coming shift. A response would be expected in a reasonable amount of time. Attends monthly Leadership Meetings with Administration and Directors. Performs other duties as assigned.Team Member CompetenciesEstablishing Relationships Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances to collaborate effectively within department and organization. Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.Peer SupportProvides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team. Inspiring and Motivating Others Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments. Work well with others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation to complete tasks and positive workflow. Demonstrating Emotional IntelligenceExercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.Acting with Integrity.Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations. Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments. Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.Being a Champion for Change and Innovation. Supports people in their efforts to try new things. Generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to suggest new or improved processes.Communicating Effectively Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner. Is adept at tailoring the message to fit the interests and needs of the audience. Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and organization.Physical Requirements The ability to remain standing/walking 12 hours/day, to lift equipment and boxes up to 50 lbs., to assist patients to ambulate and to push/pull up to 250 lbs. in transporting equipment to an assigned area. Precise hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity is necessary to administer medications, perform arterial punctures, and perform mechanical adjustments to equipment. The ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing. The ability to work cooperatively with other departments and physicians.The ability to work under stress and effectively prioritize duties. The ability to assess patients needs and make independent judgment with respect to their course of care.These threshold requirements are required and completed yearly basisAnnual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientationTB/PPD Surveillance ProgramMaintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).