What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapy Lead Technologist - 36 hrs/wk, 3rd shift position at Blanchard Valley Hospital?
**UP TO $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS, restrictions apply**
PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION
Performs therapeutic, diagnostic, and monitoring procedures in the clinical respiratory care setting. Participates in patient and family teaching to assist in developing, organizing, implementing, and directing the day-to-day activities of the nightshift Respiratory staff
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Duty 1: Lead tech assists with orientation, education, yearly competency check-offs, and feedback to the respiratory staff. Has clear communication between respiratory staff, other BVHS associates, and customers.
- Duty 2: Lead tech participates in the departmental process of improvement projects, revising policies and procedures and equipment needs, then assists in implementing the change for the efficient delivery of care.
- Duty 3: Shows leadership, integrity, and strong communication skills while keeping a steady and strong workflow within the department. Also adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Duty 4: Lead tech keeps current on professional knowledge and techniques by reading and/or attending professional association meetings. Keeps abreast of the federal, state, and local rules and regulations and helps modify the department's testing operations accordingly.
- Duty 5: The lead tech will be able to do all duties and responsibilities of the staff reporting to them. Will assist members of management with assessing departmental supplies and assist with the staff night shift schedule.
- Duty 6: The lead tech will hold a permanent seat on the Respiratory Council.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensed as a Respiratory Care Professional by the State of Ohio
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialed by the NBRC
- Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) credentialed within 1 year of hire
- Successfully completes ACLS, BCLS, PALS and NRP within 3 months of hire
- Proficient in EEG, and Bronchoscopy procedures.
- Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
- Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status. Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area’s policies and procedures
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous leadership experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent activities in walking, sitting, lifting, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and standing. The associate must be able to lift 50 pounds or more. This position requires excellent eye-hand coordination, grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine finger manipulation. The individual must be able to reach work above the shoulder. The associate must have corrected vision, hearing in the normal range, and excellent verbal communication skills
***This position is classified “at risk” for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)
