Pulmonary Services Lead - Respiratory Therapy - Night

Essential Functions:

• Provides clinical services to assigned patient care area.
• Serves as primary care provider in emergency/trauma areas.
• Introduces and demonstrates new techniques, procedures, protocols, equipment and research findings to the staff.
• Monitors clinical performance indicators. Acts or recommends action to improve performance in deficient areas.
• Completes a minimum of one (1) A3 Lean Process Improvement Project annually.

Common Expectations:

• Assists in developing department goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Maintains appropriate records, reports, and files as required.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.