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Job Description Summary:

The Clinical Lead Respiratory Therapist will serve as a resource person for respiratory therapy staff within their department, unit or area to include coordination of clinical processes and activities, associate orientation and training, process and quality oversight, and integration into the staffing plan.

Responsibilities And Duties:

55% - Assessment/Planning/Implementation/Evaluation:

1. Prepares and administers all respiratory care procedures and/or testing provided by the department, recording pertinent data within the electronic medical record. Provides appropriate instruction/education to associates, patients, family members, physicians, affiliated students, and any other member of the medical center community.

2. Demonstrates proficiency in management of daily operations, workload management and staffing assignments, provides leadership and guidance to relevant healthcare staff as required.

3. Demonstrates proficiency in the operation of all equipment relative to the assigned department; Demonstrates knowledge of accepted standards, policies, procedures, staff responsibilities and instrumentation related to provision of respiratory care and/or pulmonary function testing.

4. The major duties/ responsibilities listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive of associates in this job. Associate is expected to perform all other duties as requested by Manager.

30% - Staff Development/Operations/Communication/Leadership:

1. Assists in the provision of associate orientation, on-going education and training, annual competency recertifications and guidance to relative departmental staff as required.

2. Intervenes and provides feedback in clinical concerns as they arise.

3. Attends all department meetings and assists in multi-disciplinary team meetings and specialty projects as they arise.

4. Contributes to positive team culture and helps maintain positive team morale.

15% - Process Improvement/Quality Assurance/Research:

1. Identifies aspects of care with potential for quality assurance indicators and assists in development for use.

2. Utilizes research findings for patient care planning and implementation in coordination with department leadership.

3. Participates in clinical research activities as they arise and acts as clinical resource to associates.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's Degree (Required)
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association
BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
NRP1 - Neonatal Resuscitation Program - American Academy of Pediatrics
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist - American Association for Respiratory Care

Additional Job Description:

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

Pulmonary Lab: Must obtain CPFT/RPFT within 12 months of hire.

Neonatal: Must obtain NPS within 12 months of hire.

Adult Acute: Must obtain AE-C or ACCS within 12 months of hire.

Skilled with use of advanced practice technologies relative to position scope of practice.

Work Shift:

Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Department:

Pulmonary Services

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Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.