The Lead Respiratory Therapist must hold the CRT / RRT credential from the NBRC and must be licensed to practice Respiratory Care in the State of Texas. The Lead Respiratory Therapist shall deliver competent and compassionate Respiratory Care Services for patients of all age groups. The Lead Respiratory Therapist shall work cooperatively with all dept. staff, Physicians, Nursing Staff, Ancillary Staff, and other members of the patient care team to maintain standards for professional practices. The Lead Respiratory Therapist is also responsible for assisting the Cardiopulmonary Assistant Manager / Manager in planning, organizing, educating, assessing competence, and supervising other department staff working on their respective shifts. The Lead Respiratory Therapist must be able to perform and monitor Moderately Complex Testing as related to the daily function and operation of the Blood Gas Laboratory. The Lead Respiratory Therapist must perform at an exceptionally high skill level in all Specialty areas. These functions of the Lead Respiratory Therapist shall be carried out according to departmental and hospital policies, the hospital’s mission statement, and the philosophy of the department’s code of ethics.
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Practitioner program.
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:
2 years previous experience in the provision of hospital based Respiratory Care Services.
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified (CRT) or Registered (RRT) through the National Board for Respiratory Care. Current Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner License. BLS Healthcare Provider CPR Course Certification through the American Heart Association.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
The Lead Respiratory Therapist, working in a staff position, shall utilize the policies and procedures, clinical practice guidelines, and standards of patient care set forth by the Cardiopulmonary Department and OakBend Medical Center to deliver patient care and services, perform and monitor Moderately Complex Testing as it relates to the operation of the Blood Gas Laboratory, organize and supervise Respiratory Care Staff, and take part in the on-call staffing rotation. The employee must accept assigned responsibilities as a member of the Health Care Team. Successful completion of any other hospital or department specific training courses may be required.
ABOUT OAKBEND
OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.
OakBend Medical Center is the last remaining independent, nonprofit hospital in the Greater Houston area, providing exceptional service with its three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend follows an innovative model of care that makes the patient the captain of the care team, up-ending the traditional approach to nursing where the doctors and nurses act as leaders of the team. This patient-centered care drives OakBend’s services and programs, including its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center and the Jack and Billie Wendt Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) unit.
We remain committed to developing the very best ways to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations to come.
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