Respiratory Therapist - Lead

Provides daily guidance and assistance to staff assigned to clinical areas, including assigning tasks and providing training, monitoring and adjusting staffing levels, ensuring adequate equipment and supplies for assigned areas, and problem-solving as necessary. May provide leadership for a given shift for the entire hospital regularly; or may provide ongoing leadership for a specific unit with multiple team members for a shift; or may provide ongoing leadership to a specific defined clinical area, including but not limited to critical care, cardiothoracic care, emergency care, pulmonary care, emergency care, long term care, pulmonary lab, home care; or may provide leadership in clinical education including but not limited to oversight of orientation and competency completion, on unit education, and education to medical and nursing staff. Evaluates respiratory care practices, develops methodologies and implements standards of care, and assesses and addresses patient and staff needs. May provide formal or informal education in the area(s) of specialty, for respiratory care providers and nursing staff. Will utilize comprehensive knowledge of clinical theory, practice, and new concepts to serve as a resource to others. May participate in research, development, coordination, and facilitation of new concepts, principles, and respiratory care methodologies in the area of specialty or in general patient care. Assists with outcomes assessment and clinical research as appropriate and requested.

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• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent certificate

• 3-5 years of clinical experience in Respiratory Care

• New York State Respiratory Therapist license with current registration

• Current NBRC RRT credential is required for all Respiratory Therapists entering the field after 9/1993

• ACLS certification (current) required within one year of hire

• Respiratory therapists employed in non-acute (pulmonary or long-term care) areas are excluded from the ACLS requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy or science related field

• For lead therapists in a specific clinical area, Specialty Credential, including but not limited to RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, FCCS, AE-C, CPFT, RPFT  

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.