Carlsbad Medical Center

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist Lead - Certified oversees and coordinates the Respiratory Therapy department's daily activities, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with healthcare standards. The Lead provides advanced respiratory care to patients, assists in developing departmental policies, and serves as a resource for other respiratory therapists. This role is responsible for mentoring staff, supporting clinical education, and ensuring that equipment and procedures meet regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Leads the daily operations of the respiratory therapy team, providing guidance, scheduling, and support as needed.
• Administers advanced respiratory treatments, performs assessments, and monitors patient responses to ensure effective care.
• Assists in developing, implementing, and reviewing respiratory therapy protocols, ensuring alignment with best practices and regulatory standards.
• Serves as a resource and mentor for respiratory therapy staff, providing education, support, and training as needed.
• Evaluates and maintains respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring proper functioning, cleanliness, and adherence to safety standards.
• Coordinates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient care and effective respiratory therapy support.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, monitoring key performance indicators to enhance patient outcomes and improve respiratory care practices.
• Supports onboarding, training, and skills development of respiratory team members, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist required
• 0-1 years Prior experience in a lead or team resource role preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient knowledge of respiratory therapy principles, techniques, and equipment.
• Strong knowledge of respiratory therapy techniques, equipment, and regulatory standards.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide and support a team.
• Leadership skills to serve as a resource and support to the respiratory therapy team without direct supervisory responsibilities.
• Excellent assessment and critical thinking skills for patient care in complex clinical situations.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to interact with healthcare providers and patients.
• Problem-solving skills to address clinical and operational issues promptly.
• Organizational skills to manage equipment, schedules, and team support functions.

Licenses and Certifications

• CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred