Lead - Respiratory Therapist - $21-27 per hour

$15,000 sign-on bonus for Lead Respiratory Therapist on nights. Lead Respiratory Therapist; full-time nights, 40 hrs/week; San Antonio, TX; ongoing staff position; $21–$27/hr. - Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care program - Current RCP Texas license and CRT/RRT (NBRC) - ≥1 year clinical respiratory experience - BLS; ACLS, NRP, PALS within 6 months as applicable - Prefer supervisory experience

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
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

FULL-TIME NIGHTS

$15,000 Sign on bonus

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 Job ID #. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist Lead (RT)

Benefits

• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Life insurance
• Sign-On bonus