The Respiratory Therapist Reg Lead is a respiratory therapist that oversees daily operations of the Respiratory Care department. In doing so, he/she manages daily staffing, assigns work equitably and provides clinical interventions when necessary. The incumbent conducts himself/herself in a professional manner and is courteous to patients, physicians, visitors, members of the department and all other healthcare personnel. The incumbent supports and contributes to departmental productivity and organizational objectives by functioning as a leader of the respiratory care team and performs services consistent with his/her scope of licensure. The incumbent supports and exhibits behaviors consistent with the organization's mission and values in offering hope and healing to all.
1. Delivers respiratory therapy intervention and services as prescribed by the Medical Staff and approved protocols.
2. Effectively communicates relevant information with internal and external customers.
3. Oversees clinical practitioners within the Respiratory Care department.
4. Monitors daily staffing and manages departmental productivity standards.
5. Maintains effective and open lines of communication with employees.
6. Maintains optimal staffing levels.
7. Ensures availability and functionality of necessary equipment.
8. Responds to complaints and/or concerns from internal and external customers.
9. Oversees departmental clinical competency program for direct reports.
10. Organizes and implements departmental and clinical orientation of new employees and newly credentialed/licensed employees.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred): *** An incumbent that held the position of Supervisor prior to the most recent revision of this document and who has held that position continuously shall be considered as having met these minimum standards by virtue of the grandfather clause. ***
At a minimum, the incumbent shall have received the equivalent of a Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Cardiopulmonary Services or Respiratory Care.
Note: Educational programs that are eligible for accreditation but have not yet achieved accreditation status meet the educational program standard. Also, educational programs that were accredited or eligible for accreditation at the time the incumbent graduated from the program meet the educational program standard.
The incumbent shall be distinguished as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); such distinction shall be kept current (if applicable). Additionally, the incumbent shall hold an active license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care.
The incumbent shall hold current certificates from the American Heart Association (AHA) in Basic Life Support (or Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Experience (required and preferred): The incumbent shall have a minimum of three years of respiratory therapy experience in the critical care setting in an acute care or academic medical facility. Additionally, the incumbent shall have a minimum of three years serving in a charge respiratory therapist role.
