Respiratory Therapist Team Leader (ABG Lab)
12 Hour Day Shift
Description:
In Leadership:
Provide education and training
Integrate best practices relative to specialty
Execute consistent huddles/meetings
Ensure accountability for staff performance relative to specialty
Engage with leadership team frequently
In Knowledge:
Have knowledge of all equipment utilized in the ABG lab area
Be knowledgeable of Joint Commission regulations governing ABG lab.
Be knowledgeable of licensing issues.
Be current in equipment technology changes and applications to testing
In Performance:
Provide coverage for maintenance and troubleshooting
Assure seamless and continuous functioning of all ABG lab locations
Assure that annual staff competencies for ABG are completed in a timely manner
Review policies and procedures annually for appropriateness and accuracy.
Participate in TJC survey and assist surveyor during tracer and inspection
Ensure daily blood gas lab duties including quality control are completed.
Perform maintenance duties and troubleshoot arterial blood gas machines.
Execute all mandatory requirements to keep blood gas lab functional:
• Linearity studies are completed, reported, and received back in a timely manner twice per year.
• AQ testing is completed, reported, and received back in a timely manner 3x per year.
• SO Oximetry is completed, reported, and received back in a timely manner 3x per year.
• Correlation studies are completed, reported, and received back in a timely manner twice per year.
Assure that all QC reports and KPI data are properly signed by medical directors and manager.
File all requisitions and reports according to TJC requirements.
Review all signed monthly reports and ensure proper filing.
Collect KPI data as indicated for each year.
Continuously conduct inventory of measurement and QC cartridges. Assure proper level of supplies at all times. Assure that supplies are properly received and handled.
Assure cleanliness and organization of labs.
Maintain all appropriate daily/weekly/monthly logs.
Work with tech support for blood gas machines to troubleshoot any issues.
Assure the training of new staff therapists as needed.
Order supplies for ABG areas.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program required.
- Work experience in all aspects of respiratory care preferred.
- Competency in blood gas laboratory, maintenance, PFT, and bronchoscopy assistance a plus.
- Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
- Current State of Florida License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the Department of Health.
- BLS certification required. ACLS required.
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift
Position Highlights and Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.
- We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
- We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners.
Ministry/Facility Information:
- Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.
- We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.
- We are the only not-for-profit Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems in the nation.
- Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work.
- Retirement savings program with employer matching.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation.
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