Respiratory Therapy Lead
The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center
- Location
- Onsite (AUSTIN, TX)
- Compensation
- $44 - $47/hr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
Posted 2 weeks ago
About the role
The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center seeks a Respiratory Therapy Lead to oversee daily cardiopulmonary operations and mentor staff. This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality respiratory services in an acute care setting.
Skills
Respiratory therapy
Mechanical ventilation management
Cardiopulmonary operations
Arterial blood gas analysis
Pulmonary function testing
EKG
Clinical leadership
Patient care coordination
Staff mentoring
Emergency response
Rapid response teams
Acute care
ICU patient care
General surgery support
Full job details
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