Team Leader Respiratory, Emergency Department

About WakeMed:
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
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Position Information:
The Respiratory Therapist Team Leader is responsible for the clinical and technical leadership of the Respiratory Care staff. The RT Team Leader will ensure effective daily operation over area of responsibility.  The RT Team Leader will continue to encompass responsibility for administering respiratory care under a physician's order including but not limited to all types of oxygen therapy aerosol therapy intubation arterial puncture and analysis ECG's and mechanical ventilation of adult/pediatric/neonatal  patients. The RT Team Leader plans implements and evaluates the effectiveness of therapy. Completion of age specific competencies will be required. The RT Team Leader understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission values and management of patient care services.

Experience Requirements:
Clinical - Respiratory Therapy And Clinical - Emergency/Trauma Required

Education Required:
Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required

Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required

Hours of Work:
7pm-7am

Weekend Requirements:
Every Other

Call Requirements:
yes