Respiratory Therapy Shift Lead

Job Description Summary

With limited supervision, the Respiratory Therapy Shift Leader (RTSL) works in
collaboration and reports directly to the Respiratory Director and Manager. The Respiratory
Therapy Shift Leader is responsible for continuous staff supervision, operations management,
emergency response and coordination. This role covers emergency response, on -call, and/or
critical staffing as necessary. This position provides recommendations regarding policies and
procedures, guidelines, educational materials, evidence based practice, process and quality
improvement initiatives as required. The RTSL assists the Respiratory Manager and Director with
the orientation, scheduling, development, performance feedback, and disciplinary process for
care team members. Acts as a patient, family, interdisciplinary resource to addresses concerns,
supports problem resolution and oversees care. This position ensures the delivery of high quality
Respiratory Care Service throughout the medical center.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000707 CHS - Therapy - Respiratory (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function. Administers treatment prescribed by a physician for the care of patients with abnormalities associated with the process of breathing. Assumes primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments, including oversight of respiratory therapist.

Minimum Training and Education:

Minimum qualifications include graduation from a program approved by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoArc) or a successor accrediting authority.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

Bachelor’s degree preferred in a field related to position or an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care from a program approved by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoArc) or a successor accrediting authority. Certification in a specialty area strongly preferred. Graduate with certificate of completion from a two or four-year NBRC approved program in respiratory care. Three years of work experience in the practice of respiratory care specific to acute care delivery in specified patient populations, with at least one year of tertiary level respiratory care work experience. Leadership experience as a shift, team, educator or departmental leader is required. Work and/or educational experience centered on promoting group/team working relations is required. Extensive knowledge of the department’s patient population, health care trends, community and regional resources and service availability to these populations. Demonstrated

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to

perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking.

(Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to

work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas.

(Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions

from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at

the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform

"pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands.

(Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to

perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead.

(Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.

(Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for

balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift

and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to

36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to

exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient tha t cannot

assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be

required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a

wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.

Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to

see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance.

Additional Job Description

AAS in Respiratory Care from an AMA approved School of Respiratory Therapy. Certification in a specialty area strongly preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed by the Board of Medical Examiners of S.C.

Work Experience: Four years of  practice in respiratory care specific to acute care delivery in specified patient populations, with at least one year of tertiary level respiratory care work experience. Leadership experience as a shift, team, educator or departmental leader is required. Work and/or educational experience centered on promoting group/team working relations is required. Extensive knowledge of the department’s patient population, health care trends, community and regional resources and service availability to these populations. Demonstrated ability to role model and establish effective collegial working relationships and communications with diverse groups and individuals, medical staff, and other healthcare disciplines. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite. Strong time management, project management, technical, critical thinking, and clinical skills are required. Knowledge of regulatory requirements preferred.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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