Lead Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Fleming County Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital with a reputation for continuous quality improvement, patient-centered care, payment innovation, and professionalism. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and recently received Chest Pain Accreditation through the American College of Cardiology.

Where We Are:

Flemingsburg is a delightful town and great place to live! It is surrounded by beautiful rolling farmland with three lovely old wooden covered bridges. Antique shops, folk artists, and talented crafts persons complete the picture of life at an enjoyable pace. Golf, fishing, camping, swimming, tennis, hiking, hunting, and boating are all available.

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Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

• Competitive Paid Time Off package for full-time employees

• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

• And much more

Position Summary:

The Respiratory Care Team Leader is expected to be neat and professional at all times during the performance of their duties. The Respiratory Care Team Leader must maintain patient confidentiality at all times. The Respiratory Therapy Lead will be actively involved with the training and evaluation process of all new team hires under the direction of the RT Dept Manager or Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Respiratory Care Therapist; Valid and Current KY Board of Respiratory Care

• Registered Respiratory Therapist-Valid & Current National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)

• (BLS) Basic Life Support required one month from hire/transfer date

• (ACLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support six months from hire/transfer date

• (PALS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support six months from hire/transfer date

Essential Functions:

• Annual competency check offs, new technique and equipment training

• Communicates clearly to all team members including those who may be filling in as Relief Charge in their absence

• Schedule themselves accordingly to maximize Lead Therapist coverage.

• Stocking and organization of equipment and the Department to keep it safe and within regulatory guidelines

• Checking schedules and staffing needs for upcoming/oncoming shifts-staffing

• Divides and hands out working assignments fairly and as evenly as possible. Leaves themselves with some open time, if possible, to assist staff in unexpected emergencies or situations that may arise during the shift

• Completes RT daily assignment sheet with all pertinent information including check offs, assignments, ordering supplies, equipment issues, cart and equipment checks, outstanding events of the day

• Completes the Department work schedule for the upcoming month. Attempts to contact any Per Diems that may have not scheduled themselves or given time available

• Meets with RT Department Manager on regular basis

• Attends Meetings

EEOC Statement:

Fleming County Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.