NICU Clinical Lead Respiratory Therapist

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: The Lead   Respiratory Therapist   as the on-site   Clinical Leader   is responsible for   p roviding professional leadership. The Lead RT   is responsible for   facilitating   staff assignments and coordination of work of   Respiratory Therapy   personnel. The Lead RT   acts as a resource person.

In   addition, they   can   perform   all functions of a Registered Respiratory Therapist. The Lead RT can also perform   various advanced practice therapeutic procedures   such as IABP, support NICU, nitric   oxide   and   Epoprostenol   administrations . The Lead RT   p articipates   in orientation of staff and student training programs   representing   the Respiratory Care department in but not limited to, job shadowing, simulation   training   and teaching of core specific classes for   Trinity   Health   which is a teaching institution .

Works collaboratively with   Manager ,   Director   and Clinical   E ducator acting in a supervisory role with regards to personnel management. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Behaves   in accordance with   the Mission,   Vision   and guiding behaviors of   Trinity Health Provides professional leadership in the development and delivery of patient care. Uses   "AIDET" principles when interfacing/treating every patient throughout the organization .     (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You).

Where   appropriate , with each patient interaction, uses the concept of "Managing Up" – a form of communication that positions information, a person, or team in a positive manner. Provides   a consistent   experience   to   patients, families,   visitors   and internal customers by using "Key Words at Key Times."  Specifically,   uses   key words to help patients   to understand   what is happening with their care, help internal customers understand their service better, and build relationships. Serves as a consultant, resource person, and role model representing respiratory care in the health   system   committees or work groups as needed.

Approaches   conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to   identify   problems, offer solutions, and   participate   in their resolutions. Maintains the confidentiality of information   acquired   pertaining to   patient , physicians, employees, and visitors to   Trinity Health .

Facilitates good rapport and cooperative relationships approaching conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to   identify   problems, offer solutions, and   participate   in their   resolution . Assigns and coordinates daily work assignments   of   r espiratory   c are personnel.

Adjusts staffing level   and   as needed to cover emergencies, sick calls and changes in patient volume &   a cuity   effectively   utilizing   the productivity model . Coordinates departmental response to cardiopulmonary arrest situations, and other emergency situations. Facilitates orientation/precepting, training programs, skill   updates   and procedure reviews for staff.

Makes patient rounds   observing   cardiopulmonary staff to ensure treatment is provided   in accordance with   physician’s orders and approved medical protocol, and that equipment is working properly. Functions as a resource person to staff in resolution of difficult non-routine problems requiring ability to trouble shoot procedures or equipment. Maintains adequate levels of cardiopulmonary equipment and supplies.

Acts as a resource to obtain equipment in an emergency. Performs as a clinical expert in adapting cardiopulmonary therapy and procedures to neonates, children and adolescents,   adults,   and geriatrics. Performs non-routine   procedures including   but not limited to   assisting ,   set-up and monitoring of the intra-aortic balloon pump device   (Ann Arbor) , attending infant deliveries   and bedside pulmonary function testing.

Performs all duties and responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist per AARC guidelines, obtains and   maintains   competencies per RT II job description. Some examples below: Cardiopulmonary arrest situations Other emergency situations: IABP/Cath lab (Ann Arbor) Participates in patient rounds Ensure treatments/therapies/diagnostic testing   is   provided   in accordance with   physician orders and approved medical protocols. Ensures that equipment is in safe operating condition and contacts repair personnel and alerts   The Lead   T herapists as appropriate Assess patient clinical   situation   and collaborate with medical staff to   benefit   patient care.

Knows   the procedure for oxygen and medical air shutdowns. Understands and takes an active role to stay updated   on hospital   and departmental policies and procedures Able to effectively navigate multiple priorities Assists the Respiratory Care Manager with employee evaluations Provide/complete quarterly feedback on staff related to competency validations for bi-yearly evaluation. Records   attendance variations.

Prioritizes and addresses conflicting requests   calmly and in line with our guiding behaviors Understands   and able to communicate   the Electronic medical record at the Super user level. Leads a department work group and/or actively   participates   in a collaborative work group   i.e.   t rauma team,   staff   schedule,   training/education,   QI/d ata mining,   safety ambassador,   Critical Care CPT, etc. Assists   in collecting and reviewing quality assurance data and planning   appropriate quality   improvements plans.

Adapts educational & training materials to the need s of   age specific   populations. Provides feedback and/or   initiating   disciplinary actions   in   day-to-day   operations with staff and/or education coordinator   when applicable. Assists   with development and revision of departmental policies and procedures in collaboration with the Medical   D irector,   Departmental   Director, Manager , Education   Coordinator,   and staff.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assists   Manager/Director with interviewing and hiring. Actively involved in coordinating, and collaboration of respiratory care related research activities, data collection, quality   assurance   etc. 75%   Participat ion   in bi-weekly Steering meetings.

Responsible for own education for professional growth and   maintains   log   of activities. Completes Health Stream yearly on   a timely   basis per SJMHS standards Successful completion of ACLS   within 6 months of hire (promotion)   and maintenance of competency. Completes all Mandatory reviews and in-services   in a timely manner .

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSURE   Required Graduate of a   two-year   advanced practitioner -Accredited Respiratory Therapist program :   Registry   eligible. Bachelor’s degree   Preferred Maintains c urrent “RRT” Registered Respiratory Therapist credential Maintains v alid State of Michigan License in Respiratory Care 2-3 years related work experience . Respiratory Care Leadership experience preferred REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABLILITES Charge Respiratory Therapist will consistently   exhibit   interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with department leadership, staff, patients,   physicians   and other health personnel during all situations and   in line   with our mission and values.

Charge Respiratory Therapist will have and   utilize   analytical skills necessary to   identify   patient’s needs, Charge Respiratory Therapist   will   possess   and exhibit the ability   to   concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 100% of w or k time. Ability to walk and stand for approximately 60% of work time and to lift, pull,   push   and carry portable equipment weighing up to 20 pounds REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS General supervision is received from the Manager of Respiratory Care   reporting up   to the Director of Respiratory Care. 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.