Respiratory Therapist Team Leader (ABG Lab)
Holy Cross

Employment Type:Full timeShift:12 Hour Day Shift

Description:In Leadership:
Provide education and training
Integrate best practice relative to specialty
Execute consistent huddles/meetings
Ensure accountability for staff performance relative to specialty
Engage with leadership team frequently

In Knowledge:
Have knowledge of all equipment utilized in the ABG lab area
Be knowledgeable of Joint Commission regulations governing ABG lab.
Be knowledgeable of licensing issues.
Be current in equipment technology changes and applications to testing

In Performance:

Provide coverage for maintenance and troubleshooting
Assure seamless and continuous functioning of all ABG lab locations
Assure that annual staff competencies for ABG are completed in a timely manner
Review policies and procedures annually for appropriateness and accuracy.
Participate in TJC survey and be able to assist surveyor during tracer and inspection
Ensure daily blood gas lab duties including quality control are completed.
Perform maintenance duties and able to troubleshoot arterial blood gas machines.
Execute all portions of mandatory requirements to keep blood gas lab function:
o Linearity studies are completed, reported and received back in a timely manner twice per year.
o AQ testing is completed, reported and received back in a timely manner 3x per year.
o SO Oximetry is completed, reported and received back in a timely manner 3x
Per year
o Correlation studies are completed, reported and received back in a timely manner twice per year
Assure that all QC reports and KPI data are properly signed by medical directors and manager.
File all requisitions and reports according to TJC requirements.
Review all signed monthly reports and ensure proper filing.
Collect KPI data as indicated for each year.
Continuously conduct inventory of measurement and QC cartridges. Assure proper level of supplies at all times. Assure that supplies are properly received and handled
Assure cleanliness and organization of Labs
Maintain all appropriate daily/weekly/monthly logs.
Work with tech support for blood gas machine to trouble shoot and issues.
Assure the training of new staff therapists as needed.
Order supplies for ABG areas.
This is a day shift position, 7a-7p 3 days with one day 7a-11a. 40 hrs per week.

$20K Sign On Bonus

This is a day shift position, 7a-7P

This is a Full Time Day Shift position

$20K Sign On Bonus

In Leadership:

Provide education and training

Integrate best practice relative to specialty

Execute consistent meetings

Ensure accountability for staff performance relative to specialty

Engage with leadership team frequently

In Knowledge:

Have expert knowledge of adult critical care medicine from a respiratory perspective. ACCS certification a plus.

Have working knowledge of all equipment utilized in the application of respiratory services with special attention to critical care application

Keep current with best practice and latest technology and application for RT care with specific focus on critical care, mechanical ventilation, Non- invasive ventilation, Blood gas analysis, early weaning and extubation.

Understand proper care planning and discharge planning and transition to and from stepdown care

Understand the process of effective competency assessment

Understand patient safety standards as published by CMS and TJC

In Performance:

Demonstrate working knowledge of all equipment utilized in the adult critical care area relative to RT.

Assess RT knowledge of modes, interfaces, graphics interpretation as they relate to best practice and outcomes

Assure that required staff ventilator, NIV, ABG, and critical care competencies are completed.

Assure the training of new therapists in the intensive care units

Work with all RT's to provide continuous quality care to patients in critical care.

Monitor early weaning, SBT outcomes and LOS as KPI.

Attend critical care rounding with providers

Serve as liaison between the adult critical care areas and the RT dept.

Participate in multidisciplinary leadership teams to discuss details relative to care planning, therapies and modality use

Work with nursing educators to provide continuous staff education to enhance interdepartmental relations to ensure quality patient care.

Drive best practice through current literature application with focus on outcomes and value based practice

Perform and maintain own competency for endotracheal intubation

Review policies and procedures annually for appropriateness and accuracy

Ensure policies and practices are current with TJC, CMS, evidence-based practice, and National Safety Goals

Offer hands on workshop annually on mechanical ventilation, Bipap-Cpap, EtCO2, CXR, Trach care, PMV, ABG etc.

Meet regularly with RT leadership team to discuss issues relative to critical care.

Attend monthly critical care advisory committee meeting

Develop and report KPI on a monthly basis

Work closely with Bio med to keep equipment running smoothly and available for use

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program required.
• Work experience in all aspects of respiratory care preferred.
• Competency in blood gas laboratory, maintenance, PFT and bronchoscopy assistance a plus.
• Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
• Current State of Florida License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the Department of Health.
• BLS certification required. ACLS required

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance
• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners

Ministry/Facility Information

• Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.
• We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.
• We are the only not-for-profit Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually.
• Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work
• Retirement savings program with employer matching

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program required.
• Work experience in all aspects of respiratory care preferred.
• Competency in blood gas laboratory, maintenance, PFT and bronchoscopy assistance a plus.
• Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
• Current State of Florida License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the Department of Health.
• BLS certification required. ACLS required

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance
• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners

Ministry/Facility Information

• Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.
• We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.
• We are the only not-for-profit Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually.
• Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work
• Retirement savings program with employer matching

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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