<p>Respiratory Therapist Lead</p> <p>4-6 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist required</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>$10K Student Loan Repayment</p> <p>New Higher Pay Rates</p> <p>Robust Benefits Package</p> <p>Sunny Naples, Florida</p> <p>Shift</p> <p>Full-Time Days</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>The Respiratory Therapist Lead - RRT 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.</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <ul> <li>Leads the daily operations of the respiratory therapy team, providing guidance, scheduling, and support as needed. </li><li>Administers advanced respiratory treatments, performs assessments, and monitors patient responses to ensure effective care. </li><li>Assists in developing and updating departmental policies and protocols to ensure best practices and compliance with healthcare standards. </li><li>Serves as a resource and mentor for respiratory therapy staff, providing education, support, and training as needed. </li><li>Evaluates and maintains respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring proper functioning, cleanliness, and adherence to safety standards. </li><li>Coordinates with healthcare teams to assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans. </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned. </li><li>Complies with all policies and standards. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>4-6 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist required </li><li>Experience in a lead or senior role preferred </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Proficient knowledge of respiratory therapy principles, techniques, and equipment. </li><li>Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide and support a team. </li><li>Excellent assessment and critical thinking skills for patient care in complex clinical situations. </li><li>Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare team members. </li><li>Familiarity with healthcare regulations and standards for respiratory care. </li></ul> <p>Licenses and Certifications</p> <ul> <li>RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist required </li><li>BCLS - Basic Life Support required </li><li>ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred </li></ul>