Respiratory Therapist Team Lead

• Supervises assigned personnel, assists with orientation and integration of new employees.


• Assists with addressing performance problems initiating the disciplinary process as appropriate.


• Supports Operations Manager in administrative responsibilities for the unit as delegated (i.e. performance appraisals, monitoring absenteeism, ordering supplies, scheduling 4 hour staffing, recruitment, and the hiring of potential candidates).


• Communicates pertinent information regarding patient care activities and operations to appropriate personnel.


• Participates in the formulation of Respiratory Care policies and goals as well as policies affecting other departments.


• Assures effective, efficient and cost-effective use of physical, financial and human resources.


• Monitors financial and statistical reports.


• Assists the in addressing system issues.


• Develops and maintains an effective liaison with physicians, patients, employees, other departmental managers and administrators.


• Provides feedback to staff or managers for professional practice issues, promoting evidence-based practices and research activities.


• Assists leadership team and operations manager with patient rounding.


• Follows up on incidents (patient, procedural and medication) occurring on assigned units.


• Assures proper documentation and follow through.


• Assists with resolution of patient and family concerns.


• Assumes responsibility for identifying processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events and participates in problem resolution of those issues.


• Coordinates the education, implementation, and ongoing management of the department electronic communication systems including the billing, documentation, and electronic medical record systems.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Hours: 7p-7a OR 11p-7a; 40 weekly hours; Every other weekend and holiday requirements

Minimum Qualifications: 3 Years of Experience, Registered Certification, Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy