What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Leader RRT/CRT - Weekend Option - Cox Branson Cardio Pulmonary Services position at CoxHealth?
Summary
About Us
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence :
Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek.
Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here : Benefits | CoxHealth
Overview of Department
Join our Respiratory Care Department and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients! With the opportunity to join our dedicated intubation and arterial line insertion team, you will be at the forefront of transforming healthcare through advanced technology and innovative procedures. Work alongside a passionate team of healthcare professionals, delivering life-saving respiratory treatments that greatly enhance the well-being of our community. At CoxHealth you will have the opportunity to hone your skills, drive innovation, and truly make a difference. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to advance your career while changing lives-apply today!
Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates
20,000 Sign-On Bonus
120 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
Up to $4,000 Relocation bonus
50 BS Pay for Bachelor’s in Respiratory
Job Summary
The Team Leader RRT-WEO provides professional respiratory focused intervention during all phases of the patient care stay. The Team Leader RRT can provide care throughout the hospital locations within the system. The Team Leader RRT is responsible to divide the therapy load for other team members. The Team Leader RRT is a professional resource for the healthcare team. The Team Leader RRT assesses and assists in the determination of a respiratory plan of care based on physical assessment, diagnosis, and patient history. The Team Leader RRT provides medicated and non-medicated therapies, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, oxygen administration and titration, diagnostic testing as related to ventilation and pulmonary function as well as arterial blood gas analysis.
Job Requirements
Education
Required : Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Program
Preferred : Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Experience
No prior experience required
Skills
Provides care as appropriate to age of population served.
Proficient in safely providing all routine and emergent respiratory modalities.
Able to assess patients and provide patient care per protocol.
Provide accurate and appropriate electronic documentation.
Provide accurate and appropriate education to patients, students and new staff.
Able to assess workload and divide effectively among the unit team.
Possess assessment and critical thinking skills.
Possess in depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Adheres to infection prevention practices and facility safety policies and procedures.
Able to communicate effectively to act as a professional resource to the health care team.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
Missouri State License for Respiratory
RRT credential from the NBRC
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation training will vary within the areas in which you are assigned :
Obtain BLS within 90 days of hire for all areas
Obtain ACLS within 365 days of hire for working in critical care unit
