Team Leader, Respiratory Care in Savannah, Georgia at St. Josephs Candler

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St. Josephs Candler
Savannah, Georgia, 31405, United States
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Job Description

Team Leader, Respiratory Care

  • Position Summary
    • In addition to performing all aspects of Respiratory Care, this position is required to Supervise all Respiratory Care Professionals working in patient care. In addition to daily clinical assignments, this position serves as a respiratory care resource throughout all areas of the hospital. This individual is expected to play an active role in new employee orientation, technical education, and staff development, evaluation of staff members and counseling of same when required. This position is also required to assist in the Dept. QA Program as well as maintenance and troubleshooting of Blood Gas Instruments, ventilators, etc. Required to attend monthly Section Meetings and may be called upon to serve on various committees.This position requires call for staffing.
  • Education
    • Associates of Science - Required
    • Bachelors of Science - Preferred
  • Experience
    • 3-5 Years Respiratory - Required
    • Must be approved to assist in Bronchoscopies.
  • License & Certification
    • Professional License with State of Practice - Required
    • Professional Certification - Required
    • National Certification - Required
    • Registration - NATIONAL BOARD FOR RESPIRATORY CAREBLOOD GAS LICENSE THROUGH THE STATE OF GEORGIA-40 CEU's must be achieved every two years to maintain RCP License.
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required
    • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Required
  • Core Job Functions
    • Patient and/or equipment issues are handled as needed. Participates in patient treatment in times of increased volume or reduced staffing. Responds to Nursing Staff requests in a timely manner.
    • Assess and complete Performance Evaluation for team members. Oversees new employee orientation and training. Provide counseling and disciplinary action along with department manager as required.
    • Attends Quality Improvement meetings quarterly. Corrective action assessment and communication to team members regarding current projects.
    • Assigns staff to ensure adequate coverage is maintained. Treatment completions are assured through assignment and organization with the ability to reorganize team as needed. Ensures completion of all associated paperwork by the end of shift.
    • Performs chart review and assesses patient for appropriate respiratory care treatment.

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Savannah, Georgia, 31405, United States

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