Lead Respiratory Therapist Position Available In Kershaw, South Carolina

Lead Respiratory Therapist

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Camden, South Carolina Professional Care & Therapists Nursing, Advanced Practice Providers, & Therapists Full Time Hospital Authority (MUHA) Add to favorites Favorited View favorites Job Description Summary Assists the Director in the managing of day-to-day operation of the Respiratory Therapy department. Provides guidance, instruction, and encouragement to the Respiratory Care staff in areas such as ventilator management, physiologic monitoring, arterial blood has, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and all other therapeutic modalities. Performs the above clinical duties on a regular basis. Collaborates and cooperates with interdepartmental personnel to facilitate optimal delivery of respiratory care insuring that cost effective and safe patient care is provided to all patients. Assists in the implementation of all policies, protocols and procedures and ensures that staff education and compliance occur. Supervises pulmonary functions and maintains records of licensure and competencies. Assures that the arterial blood gas processes are maintained in accordance with all state and professional regulations. Demonstrates competency in all respiratory care modalities. Coordinates staffing according to activity and acuity. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type​ Regular Cost Center

CC001435 KER

– Respiratory Therapy (KMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Assists the Director in the managing of day-to-day operation of the Respiratory Therapy department. Provides guidance, instruction, and encouragement to the Respiratory Care staff in areas such as ventilator management, physiologic monitoring, arterial blood has, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and all other therapeutic modalities. Performs the above clinical duties on a regular basis. Collaborates and cooperates with interdepartmental personnel to facilitate optimal delivery of respiratory care insuring that cost effective and safe patient care is provided to all patients. Assists in the implementation of all policies, protocols and procedures and ensures that staff education and compliance occur. Supervises pulmonary functions and maintains records of licensure and competencies. Assures that the arterial blood gas processes are maintained in accordance with all state and professional regulations. Demonstrates competency in all respiratory care modalities. Coordinates staffing according to activity and acuity.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education Minimum of a 2year (Associate) degree required. Minimum Registered Respiratory Therapist certification required. Minimum Work Experience 3 – 5 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist in an acute setting. Leadership/charge experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

STANDARD Assures that shift duties/activities are coordinated and communicated with all members of the health care team and are based on individual skill level and competency. Performs respiratory therapy duties as directed. Aids staff as workload warrants. Assists with oversight of and participates in Education programs provided by Respiratory Therapy i.e. smoking cessation

ESSENTIAL FUCTION

DEPARTMENT

DIRECTOR SUPPORT

Maximizes efficient department operations for assigned shift according to staffing guidelines. Serves as clinical, problem-solving, and decision-making resource for staff during assigned shift and in director’s absence. Assists with patient/family rounding as assigned. Participates in department projects and hospital committees as needed. Interviews staff and participates in selection process. Contributes to staff evaluations, corrective actions, and competency verification. Assists with staff scheduling. Assists with ordering of supplies, keeping inventory at PAR level. Assists with maintaining ISTAT department competencies, QC, and

CAPS. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

EDUCATION/COMPETENCIES Identifies department, staff, and patient learning needs. Accurately assesses staff skills required for provision of quality patient care. Assists in planning and developing in-services and continuing education programs to meet learning needs identified in PMIs, individual educational needs, new policy/procedures, PI and new equipment. Assist in maintaining and tracking clinical competencies for self and all department staff.

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other duties as assigned.

FUNTIONAL DEMANDS

Blood borne Pathogens Exposure While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees Physical Requirements –

Physical Dexterity and Effort:

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