Resp Ther Team Leader - Respiratory Care at Kettering Health Network – Dayton, Ohio

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.

Job Responsibilities:

Performs various respiratory procedures on a day to day basis under indirect supervision for all age group as specified per campus departmental policy

• Exercises good independent clinical judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures

• Assures correct documentation of all records

• Occasionally performs the role of Lead Therapist, shift Team Leader, or clinical Instructor as assigned

• Organizes work assignments, maintains productivity, schedules staff, and handles load fluctuations as appropriate

• Receives complaints or concerns from physicians and others. Properly investigates and takes an active role in follow -up of disciplinary actions as appropriate.

• Conducts performance appraisals in a supportive and caring manner. Holds all personnel to the same standards.

• Assists with orientation and training for new employees and students as directed or needed

• Supports patient experience by performing patient and interdepartmental rounding as requested by manager and leadership.

Job Requirements:

• Graduates of a 2-4 year AMA approved Respiratory Program
• Required Licenses[Ohio, United States] Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
  RRT Credentials issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care, or within 6 months of hireLicensed Respiratory Care Practitioner for the State of Ohio
• Required SkillsActive AARC member must demonstrate acute/critical care knowledge as it relates to cardiopulmonary diseases states, involved in precepting acute/critical care areas, supervisor capabilities, current BLS with ACLS, P, and NRP for respective work area.