What are the responsibilities and job description for the RRT Lead position at OAK10-McLaren Oakland-Hospital?
Respiratory Therapist Reg Ld
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Position Summary: Provides respiratory care services to patients who require emergency care, intensive care, therapeutic treatment, invasive and non-invasive monitoring, diagnostic testing and patient education for pulmonary and cardiopulmonary disorders. Monitors and maintains equipment and participates in quality assurance and improvement activities.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Interviews, examines and assesses patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders.
- Consults with physicians to develop patient treatment plans. Creates therapy programs for patients based on the instructions of physicians and assessment findings.
- Performs diagnostic tests such as measuring lung capacity, takes blood samples and uses a blood gas analyzer to test oxygen and carbon dioxide levels.
- Treats patients using a variety of methods, including chest physiotherapy, aerosol medications and non-invasive methods such as CPAP and BIPAP therapies. May connect, monitor, and treat patients who cannot breathe on their own to ventilators.
- Monitors and records the progress of treatment.
- Instructs and monitors respiratory therapy interns during clinical rotations throughout hospital.
- Teaches patients how to use treatments.
- Operates and maintains respiratory equipment. Assists in the review and evaluation of equipment and supplies.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. May develop and conduct in-service training programs.
- Participates in departmental quality assurance and improvement program. Assists in the review and/or development of departmental policies and procedures in order to improve work processes, enhance customer satisfaction, and reduce waste and expenses.
- Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, and forms and records in paper and electronic formats.
- Performs other related duties as required and directed.
Lead Duties and Responsibilities (If classified in a Lead Role):
- Assists in quality control and performance improvement activities.
- Contributes to performance feedback, hiring decisions.
- Ensures standards are met (quality, timeliness, customer service, etc.).
- Evaluates and tests new procedures/processes.
- Orients and/or trains new staff.
- Problem solving capabilities.
- Subject matter expert/technical leadership.
- Work flow/distribution of work.
- Assists in assuring compliance with all regulatory and other agency requirements, laws, and statutes pertaining to the operation of the department.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Associate degree in a Respiratory Therapist Educational Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
- Current state licensure as a respiratory therapist.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the NBRC.
- BLS certification.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree.
Primary Location Michigan-Pontiac-McLaren Oakland
Work Locations McLaren Oakland 50 N Perry St Pontiac 48342
Job Technical
Organization OAK10-McLaren Oakland-Hospital
Employee Status Regular
Job Type Standard
Job Level Non-Management
Schedule Full-time
Shift Day Job
Travel No
On Call Yes
Weekends Yes
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