Respiratory Therapist Team Lead Connerton

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift :Days

The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth Connerton

• Specialty hospital for medically complex patients
• Pulmonary and Vapotherm Center of Excellence
• Staff consists of all Registered Respiratory Therapist, 65% BSN or above RN's, Current staff certifications include CCRN, PCCN, CNML, WCNC, NEA-BC, and RN-BC
• Onsite BSN completion program partnership with South University with staff discounted rate
• Simulation Lab and Clinical Transition Pilot Program
• Free prep courses for national certifications
• Robust atmosphere for Clinicals - partnerships with multiple nursing, pharmacy, therapy and respiratory schools.
• Preceptorship and residencies for Respiratory and Nursing
• Opportunities to participate and lead in culturally diverse programs (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Employee Activity Committee, Spiritual Ambassadors)
• Open-door campus culture promoting direct relationships with leadership and c-suite.
• Full time chaplain on staff
• Team Member rewards and recognition programs to include: Daisy (RN), Employee of the Quarter, Phil (Respiratory), Service Awards, TWCE as Nice

The role you'll contribute:

Supervises all aspects of Respiratory Therapy in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and guidelines to assure the highest degree of quality care is rendered at all times. Along with their leader, is responsible for staffing and scheduling to provide adequate coverage for the provision of care for all patients with pulmonary needs. Develops strong relationships with physicians and other referral sources. The Respiratory Team Lead ensures compliance with established pulmonary programs. Maintains open and ongoing communications with their leader to ensure patient, staff, and facility needs are met. The philosophy that ongoing clinical competence requires regular clinical practice is upheld, and the respiratory team leader will take patient assignments as situations warrant, including assisting Physicians with Bronchoscopies, patient transports, and monitoring of documentation. Responsible for the effective and optimal administration of modalities based on assessment and evaluation and provides recommendations and/or changes to care based on patients' current status. Activities include leading all department meetings, staff scheduling, provision of direct patient care, and facilitating day-to-day clinical operations centered on staffing, problem resolution, monitoring processes, and promoting effective communication to all disciplines. Staff development and improvement of clinical skills for the clinical team are also priorities. The expectation for the Team Lead is to act as an Ambassador to patients and families for better patient outcomes and satisfaction, oversee the revenue cycle and charges, process improvement department program, and act as the department safety officer. They will also maintain PFT levels and certification of ABG machines. The Team Lead oversees the education process (BLS, Smoking Cessation), assists with new employee and yearly education competencies, and is knowledgeable in providing and evaluating routine as well as critical care modes of respiratory care. This position is a full-time day shift position, with occasional weekends required as the clinical situation warrants.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Rounds on new patients and patients with respiratory modalities
• Creates a patient-centered atmosphere that breeds excellent clinical and service outcomes
• Assists with patient satisfaction/patient experience to assure patients are delighted with their care
• Coordinates patient care plans
• Provides clinical services to all patients, regardless of age, race or sex. * Patient population includes patients of all ages
• Oversees respiratory participation in interdisciplinary team meeting with CUSP meetings

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

• Minimum of Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy
• Minimum of 3 years of Respiratory Therapy experience
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Florida License
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credential from the NBRC
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Respiratory Services

Organization: AdventHealth Connerton

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25023829

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.