Job Description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

The LeadRespiratory Therapistas the on-siteClinical Leaderis responsible forproviding professional leadership.The Lead RTis responsible forfacilitatingstaff assignments and coordination of work ofRespiratory Therapypersonnel.The Lead RTacts as a resource person. Inaddition, theycanperformall functions of a Registered Respiratory Therapist.The Lead RT can also performvarious advanced practice therapeutic proceduressuch as IABP, support NICU, nitricoxideandEpoprostenoladministrationsThe Lead RTparticipatesin orientation of staff and student training programsrepresentingthe Respiratory Care department in but not limited to, job shadowing, simulationtrainingand teaching of core specific classes forTrinityHealthwhich is a teaching institutionWorks collaboratively withManager,Directorand ClinicalEducator acting in a supervisory role with regards to personnel management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Behavesin accordance withthe Mission,Visionand guiding behaviors ofTrinity Health

Provides professional leadership in the development and delivery of patient care.

Uses"AIDET" principles when interfacing/treating every patient throughout the organization(Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You).

Whereappropriate, with each patient interaction, uses the concept of "Managing Up" – a form of communication that positions information, a person, or team in a positive manner.

Providesa consistentexperiencetopatients, families,visitorsand internal customers by using "Key Words at Key Times." Specifically,useskey words to help patientsto understandwhat is happening with their care, help internal customers understand their service better, and build relationships.

Serves as a consultant, resource person, and role model representing respiratory care in the healthsystemcommittees or work groups as needed.

Approachesconflict in a constructive manner.Helps toidentifyproblems, offer solutions, andparticipatein their resolutions.

Maintains the confidentiality of informationacquiredpertaining topatient, physicians, employees, and visitors toTrinity Health

Facilitates good rapport and cooperative relationships approaching conflict in a constructive manner.Helps toidentifyproblems, offer solutions, andparticipatein theirresolution

Assigns and coordinates daily work assignmentsofrespiratorycare personnel. Adjusts staffing levelandas needed to cover emergencies, sick calls and changes in patient volume &acuityeffectivelyutilizingthe productivity model

Coordinates departmental response to cardiopulmonary arrest situations, and other emergency situations.

Facilitates orientation/precepting, training programs, skillupdatesand procedure reviews for staff.

Makes patient roundsobservingcardiopulmonary staff to ensure treatment is providedin accordance withphysician’s orders and approved medical protocol, and that equipment is working properly.

Functions as a resource person to staff in resolution of difficult non-routine problems requiring ability to trouble shoot procedures or equipment.

Maintains adequate levels of cardiopulmonary equipment and supplies. Acts as a resource to obtain equipment in an emergency.

Performs as a clinical expert in adapting cardiopulmonary therapy and procedures to neonates, children and adolescents,adults,and geriatrics.

Performs non-routineprocedures includingbut not limited toassisting,set-up and monitoring of the intra-aortic balloon pump device(Ann Arbor), attending infant deliveriesand bedside pulmonary function testing.

Performs all duties and responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist per AARC guidelines, obtains andmaintainscompetencies per RT II job description. Some examples below:

Cardiopulmonary arrest situations

Other emergency situations: IABP/Cath lab (Ann Arbor)

Participates in patient rounds

Ensure treatments/therapies/diagnostic testingisprovidedin accordance withphysician orders and approved medical protocols.

Ensures that equipment is in safe operating condition and contacts repair personnel and alertsThe LeadTherapists as appropriate

Assess patient clinicalsituationand collaborate with medical staff tobenefitpatient care.

Knowsthe procedure for oxygen and medical air shutdowns.

Understands and takes an active role to stay updatedon hospitaland departmental policies and procedures

Able to effectively navigate multiple priorities

Assists the Respiratory Care Manager with employee evaluations

Provide/complete quarterly feedback on staff related to competency validations for bi-yearly evaluation.

Recordsattendance variations.

Prioritizes and addresses conflicting requestscalmly and in line with our guiding behaviors

Understandsand able to communicatethe Electronic medical record at the Super user level.

Leads a department work group and/or activelyparticipatesin a collaborative work groupi.e.trauma team,staffschedule,training/education,QI/data mining,safety ambassador,Critical Care CPT, etc.

Assistsin collecting and reviewing quality assurance data and planningappropriate qualityimprovements plans.

Adapts educational & training materials to the needs ofage specificpopulations.

Provides feedback and/orinitiatingdisciplinary actionsinday-to-dayoperations with staff and/or education coordinatorwhen applicable.

Assistswith development and revision of departmental policies and procedures in collaboration with the MedicalDirector,DepartmentalDirector, Manager, EducationCoordinator,and staff.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

AssistsManager/Director with interviewing and hiring.

Actively involved in coordinating, and collaboration of respiratory care related research activities, data collection, qualityassuranceetc.

75%Participationin bi-weekly Steering meetings.

Responsible for own education for professional growth andmaintainslogof activities.

Completes Health Stream yearly ona timelybasis per SJMHS standards

Successful completion of ACLS within 6 months of hire (promotion)and maintenance of competency.

Completes all Mandatory reviews and in-servicesin a timely manner

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSURE Required

Graduate of atwo-yearadvanced practitioner -Accredited Respiratory Therapist programRegistryeligible.

Bachelor’s degreePreferred

Maintains current “RRT” Registered Respiratory Therapist credential

Maintains valid State of Michigan License in Respiratory Care

2-3 years related work experience

Respiratory Care Leadership experience preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABLILITES

Charge Respiratory Therapist will consistentlyexhibitinterpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with department leadership, staff, patients,physiciansand other health personnel during all situations andin linewith our mission and values.

Charge Respiratory Therapist will have andutilizeanalytical skills necessary toidentifypatient’s needs,

Charge Respiratory Therapistwillpossessand exhibit the abilitytoconcentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 100% of work time.

Ability to walk and stand for approximately 60% of work time and to lift, pull,pushand carry portable equipment weighing up to 20 pounds

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

General supervision is received from the Manager of Respiratory Carereporting upto the Director of Respiratory Care.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.