Clinical Team Lead/Education, Respiratory Care Services Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Job Description:

At Duke Health, we’re driven by a commitment to compassionatecare that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and thegreater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us anddiscover how we can advance health together. About Duke RaleighHospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital Pursue your passionfor caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina,which has been part of Duke Health since 1998 and has served WakeCounty for more than 35 years. Duke Raleigh Campusfeatures 204inpatient beds and offers a comprehensive array of services,including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advancedgastrointestinal, and wound healing care.

Clinical Team Lead

• DukeRaleigh Hospital
• General Description of the Job Class
• TheClinical Lead, Respiratory Therapist (RT) is a role developed towork in coordination with the RT leadership in an assigned unit ordepartment to ensure the work is accomplished effectively.

TheClinical Lead RT is the first line of support for staff,physicians, and other related providers on concerning RT specificclinical issues and topics. They will supervise, perform, evaluateand coordinate diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures asdefined in the Respiratory Care Services scope of clinicalpractice, performing work in accordance with physician orders inthe neonatal, pediatric and adult patient populations inintermediate, intensive and emergency care areas. They will beresponsible for supervising, coaching, and mentoring their assignedcore group of staff.

• Duties and Responsibilities of this Level-Clinical Support Perform all duties and responsibilities of the Respiratory CarePractitioner, Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner and ECMOspecialist Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills, rapidlyprioritizes both planned and unplanned events and proactivelyaddresses actual and potential issues, exceeding patientexpectations Instruct and supervise patient and therapeutic assessments toassure optimal medical decisions Expert in all RT technology in the assigned departments Coordinate all emergency responses Assist in the development/updates with clinical careprotocols/policy and procedures Evaluate patient care plans Ability to interact with physicians/medical staff on a highlevel Function as a liaison between Clinical Resource Manager, andClinical Engineering to ensure proper operation and service ofequipment.

Document and report any malfunctioning or brokenequipment

• Leadership/Managerial Develop expected job results, performance plans, andprofessional goals for assigned staff Provide input into applicant hiring and terminationdecisions Monitor and report all patient care, safety, medication,technical, and employee incidents Monitor adherence to policy, procedures and practiceguidelines Monitor ventilator protocol adherence Implement any necessary corrective actions in a timelymanner Conduct shift planning to include assignments and redirectionof staff as needed Assure appropriate supply inventory Coordinate and monitor departmental improvement projects Communicate daily activities to RT leadership-Education/Mentoring Provide orientation, education and training as needed internaland external to Duke Respiratory Care Services Assure/Assess respiratory care staff competency and safety Plan and conduct instructional sessions Communicate/educate changes in policy and procedures in aneffective/consistent manner•Other Coordinate the evaluation of products/equipment Provide input into departmental equipment selection andfunction Assist with all departmental clinical research projects Serve on department related committees•Required Qualificationsat this Level•Education Work requires completion of a Bachelor’s degree in RespiratoryCare, Healthcare, Business, or a field related to the assignedclinical discipline.

Note:

Candidates without a Bachelor’s degree will be requiredto complete their degree within three (3) years of appointment

• Experience Five years of experience in clinical respiratory therapy,including at least three years of experience in intensive carerespiratory therapy; supervisory experience preferred.
• Degrees,Licensure, and/or Certification Current RT licensure from the North Carolina State Board ofRespiratory Care Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Boardfor Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (ifapplicable) Respiratory Specific Certifications (to be completed within 1year of hire) Adult Clinical Lead RT Adult Critical Care Specialist(ACCS) Pediatric Clinical Lead RT Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS•Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge necessary to make appropriate clinical decisions andinteraction relative to the specific age of a patient.

Skills validation/certification of competencies for the dutiesand responsibilities required for a Level I RT. Work involves contact with patients of all ages, familymembers, physicians, nursing, and all other members of the healthcare team. Work is performed in all areas of the hospital. Work may require lifting or pushing in excess of 30pounds. Required to carry emergency airway bag weighing approximately20 pounds. Work requires walking, running, climbing and bending. Customer service and communication expertise.

• Duke is anAffirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed toproviding employment opportunity without regard to an individual’sage, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity,genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexualorientation, or veteran status.
• Duke aspires to create acommunity built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, andbelonging.

Our collective success depends on the robust exchange ofideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of ourperspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achievethis exchange, it is essential that all members of the communityfeel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individualsare respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of ourcommunity have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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