Respiratory Therapy Lead

Job Details: Job Location: 5656 BEE CAVES RD

• AUSTIN, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $44.00 - $47.00Hourly, Job Shift: Day, The Full-Time Respiratory Therapist Lead is responsible for providing advanced respiratory care services while serving as the clinical leader for the Respiratory Therapy Department. This position oversees daily cardiopulmonary operations, coordinates patient care activities, and ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality respiratory services in accordance with physician orders, hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based practices. The Lead Respiratory Therapist serves as a resource and mentor to staff, promotes clinical excellence, assists with departmental operations, and collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Education- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Current Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Current AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification Current AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Experience- Minimum of 3-5 years of acute care respiratory therapy experience Experience with: Mechanical ventilation management General surgery and ICU patients Emergency response and rapid response teams Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis Pulmonary function testing Performing EKG's Previous charge therapist, preceptor, or leadership experience preferred