Respiratory Therapy Team Lead, (Days) $20K Sign On Bonus

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Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: TEAM LEAD RESPIRATORY CARE: Serve as a charge person, making assignments and overseeing RT's throughout the shift. Serve as liaison between the ED, floors and adult critical care areas and the RT dept. Have working knowledge of all equipment utilized relative to RT. Able to precept and teach new employees and acclimate to the role. Work with all RT’s to provide continuous quality care to patients in all areas. Perform and maintain competency for endotracheal intubation. Work with and precept new Resident physicians Maintain ACLS , BLS and PALS certification. Assure that required staff competencies are completed. Assure proper daily coverage for all intensive care units Assure the training of new therapists in the intensive care units Review policies and procedures annually for appropriateness and accuracy Maintain equipment and supply par levels in each area Offer hands on workshop bi-annually on topic of choice; mechanical ventilation, Bipap-Cpap, EtCO2, CXR, Trach care, PMV, ABG etc. Work with nursing educators to provide continuous staff education to enhance interdepartmental relations to ensure quality patient car...