Respiratory Therapist Lead

POSITION SUMMARY : The Lead Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assisting the Vent Manager /

District Manager in the efficient management of respiratory services in his / her assigned account(s).

This position also assists in integration of respiratory care services in all settings. The Lead Respiratory

Therapist supports the delivery of the highest standards and quality of respiratory services.

RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES :

1. Is the back-up for the Vent Manager / District Manager in his / her absence.

2. Provides direct patient care.

3. Assists respiratory staff in identifying and removing barriers to treatment and providing clinical

education to meet the needs of the patient.

4. Assists in the efficient and profitable management of respiratory services in sites of service and all

assigned contracts.

5. Assists in operationally managing Genesis Respiratory Services and agency personnel within the

facility.

6. Provides direct clinical support daily. Assists respiratory therapy staff with assignments as needed.

Initiates and maintains communications and collaboration with all care team members. Participates

in multidisciplinary rounds as required by the Program / DM Manager. Communicate care plan

interventions with staff.

7. Assist with new hire orientation and training.

8. Assists the VPM / DM in meeting budget through revenue enhancement and control of expenses

9. Identify opportunities for business growth and provide clinical leadership for the advancement of

professional respiratory practices with staff in collaboration with VPM / DM and Clinical manager.

10. Assists in preparation of facility / Territory reports on a weekly and monthly basis.

11. Supports the delivery of the highest standard of respiratory services through appropriate utilization

of resources, the promotion of clinical programs, and staff development in collaboration with

licensed therapists, VPM / DM, Senior District Manager and Clinical Manager.

12. Assists VPM / DM with customer service.

13. Assists with the clinical management of the respiratory department, including oversight related to

case management, quality improvement, care planning, clinical utilization, and patient identification

is overseen by a licensed therapist

14. Assists VPM / DM in ensuring practice act compliance.

15. Attends facility meetings as requested by VPM / DM and is responsible for information sharing at

facility meetings.

16. Ensures that staff participates in orientation and training programs including but not limited to all

required compliance courses and relevant policies and procedures, and that such training is properly

documented. Participates in compliance and other required training programs.

17. Assists VPM / DM to ensure respiratory care is delivered in a professional and timely manner

according to policy and procedures including rotating on call as needed.

18. Performs other related duties as required.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL / VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

1. The Respiratory Therapy Supervisor must be licensed and / or eligible for licensure as required in the

state of practice.

2. The Respiratory Therapy Supervisor must have three years direct patient care experience, and either

one year of management experience in a respiratory setting or has functioned successfully as a point

person under the supervision of a VPM / DM for a period of one year.

3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

4. A thorough knowledge of Respiratory Therapy procedures is required.