Role Overview: This position involves leading and overseeing the daily operations of a designated shift in a healthcare setting, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of patient care. The role includes serving as a clinical resource, supporting staff, facilitating communication, and promoting quality improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead shift activities by assigning patient care based on needs and staff competencies.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary communication and coordinate patient discharge processes.
- Evaluate staff performance and provide feedback to supervisors.
- Manage equipment inventory, ensure proper functioning, and support staff training and onboarding.
- Assist with clinical procedures, promote professional development, and maintain current knowledge in respiratory care.
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and customer service initiatives.
- Conduct patient rounds to assess care quality and implement corrective actions.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred).
- Valid certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and NBRC-RRT or RCP.
- Minimum of two years of clinical experience in critical care areas such as ICU, CVICU, NICU, Burn, or Emergency Departments.
- Strong leadership, communication, and clinical skills with the ability to support staff and promote excellence in patient care.
Additional Requirements: Ability to serve as a clinical resource, support quality and safety initiatives, and participate in staff education and performance evaluations. Adherence to organizational policies and standards is essential.