POSITION SUMMARY:

Functions as a working shift resource to provide direct oversight, assistance, support and problem resolution to Respiratory Staff and may be scheduled for regular staff assignment as needed or requested.  This includes organization of assignment and coverage of workloads.  Provides superior customer service as referenced in the Steward Service of Excellence Standards.

Position: Lead Respiratory Therapy - 36 Hours Nights       

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Schedule: Full Time, 36 hours, Nights

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Responsible for all essential functions listed for the Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Possess, maintain and deliver high clinical standards in the assessment, administration, education, and observation of respiratory therapy as ordered by Licensed Independent Practitioners.
• Provide direct oversight, assistance, support, and problem resolution to respiratory staff in all aspects of respiratory care, including organization, assignment, and coverage of workloads.
• Responsible for resolving call offs while on site and making appropriate actions to assure adequate staffing levels for following shift.  Responsible to appropriately and timely address any issues or concerns that may develop.  Provides coverage in absence of department leadership.
• Act as a resource for development and troubleshooting for respiratory care staff.  Actively supports and participates with clinical content and presentation of regularly scheduled intradepartmental meetings.
• Assist in development of clinical care policies, procedures, and protocols.  Ensure consistency in the application of those objectives.
• Assist in the on-going evaluation, in-servicing, and purchasing of both new and existing equipment and supplies, providing input into departmental selection and function to ensure appropriate usage, inventory, and cost effectiveness.
• Assist with respiratory rotations and clinical observations from multiple schools and disciplines, including but not limited to respiratory, nursing, emergency response, potential candidates, and high school programs.
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives including data development and data collection.
• Responsible to actively organize weekly department meeting and participate on other hospital meetings or committees as requested by Respiratory Leadership.
• Billing –reconciling daily billing
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Degree from an AMA approved program in respiratory therapy, Bachelor Degree required.

Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in adult critical care environment and level III NICU required, Pulmonary function, pulmonary procedure and ECMO experience preferred, academic teaching institution preferred. RRT required. Previous leadership experience with demonstrated clinical excellence required.

Certification/Licensure: Licensed in respiratory therapy by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. RRT Required. Current BLS, ACLS and NRP required.

Software/Hardware: Meditech, Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

Other: Training: Must obtain sufficient annual continuing education to maintain license.

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

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