Trinity Health

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

Holy Cross Hospital - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Full time

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

In Leadership:

Provide education and training
Integrate best practice relative to specialty
Execute consistent meetings
Ensure accountability for staff performance relative to specialty
Engage with leadership team frequently


In Knowledge:

Have working knowledge of all equipment utilized in the application of respiratory services
Keep current with best practice and latest technology and application for RT care with specific focus on
medication nebulization, airway clearance therapy, chronic RT care management needs, trach care and
safety.
Understand proper care planning and discharge planning.
Understand the process of competency assessment


In Performance:

Monitor value-based care by assessing patient needs and reconciling therapy with indications
Work with case managers and lead nurses to anticipate discharges and prepare patients for transition
with RT needs
Promote and control Home O2 eval orders and execution to attain timely discharge
Round with provider teams to help set care plans and drive outcomes.
Assure that required staff competencies are completed
Be a preceptor and assure the training of new therapists in the modality use
Promote all RT’s to engage with providers to communicate patient care needs
Drive protocols through best practice literature
Offer hands on workshop annually on Airway humidification, NIV, OSA and Cpap use, and Trach care
and maintenance
Work with nursing educators to provide continuous staff education to enhance interdepartmental
relations to ensure quality patient care.
Meet regularly with RT leadership team to discuss issues relative to modalities, and RT practice.
Identify KPI’s to drive best practice culture, collect and submit monthly data

This is a day shift position, 7a-7p.

 In Leadership:

Provide education and training

Integrate best practice relative to specialty

Execute consistent meetings

Ensure accountability for staff performance relative to specialty

Engage with leadership team frequently       

In Knowledge:

Have working knowledge of all equipment utilized in the application of respiratory services

Keep current with best practice and latest technology and application for RT care with specific focus on medication nebulization, airway clearance therapy, chronic RT care management needs, trach care and safety.

Understand proper care planning and discharge planning.

Understand the process of competency assessment

           

In Performance:

Monitor value-based care by assessing patient needs and reconciling therapy with indications

Work with case managers and lead nurses to anticipate discharges and prepare patients for transition with RT needs

Promote and control Home O2 eval orders and execution to attain timely discharge

Round with provider teams to help set care plans and drive outcomes.

Assure that required staff competencies are completed

Be a preceptor and assure the training of new therapists in the modality use

Promote all RT’s to engage with providers to communicate patient care needs      

Drive protocols through best practice literature

Offer hands on workshop annually on Airway humidification, NIV, OSA and Cpap use, and Trach care and maintenance

Work with nursing educators to provide continuous staff education to enhance interdepartmental relations to ensure quality patient care.

Meet regularly with RT leadership team to discuss issues relative to modalities, and RT practice.

Identify KPI’s to drive best practice culture, collect and submit monthly data

What a Respiratory Therapist Will Need: 

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program required.
  • Work experience in all aspects of respiratory care preferred.
  • Competency in blood gas analysis, Spirometry.
  • Bronchoscopy assistance a plus.
  • Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.

           

LICENSURE:

  • Current State of Florida License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the Department of Health.
  • BLS and ACLS certification required. PALS for ED coverage

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.