What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist Team Lead position at Geisinger?
- Supervises assigned personnel, assists with orientation and integration of new employees.
- Assists with addressing performance problems initiating the disciplinary process as appropriate.
- Supports Operations Manager in administrative responsibilities for the unit as delegated (i.e. performance appraisals, monitoring absenteeism, ordering supplies, scheduling 4 hour staffing, recruitment, and the hiring of potential candidates).
- Communicates pertinent information regarding patient care activities and operations to appropriate personnel.
- Participates in the formulation of Respiratory Care policies and goals as well as policies affecting other departments.
- Assures effective, efficient and cost-effective use of physical, financial and human resources.
- Monitors financial and statistical reports.
- Assists the in addressing system issues.
- Develops and maintains an effective liaison with physicians, patients, employees, other departmental managers and administrators.
- Provides feedback to staff or managers for professional practice issues, promoting evidence-based practices and research activities.
- Assists leadership team and operations manager with patient rounding.
- Follows up on incidents (patient, procedural and medication) occurring on assigned units.
- Assures proper documentation and follow through.
- Assists with resolution of patient and family concerns.
- Assumes responsibility for identifying processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events and participates in problem resolution of those issues.
- Coordinates the education, implementation, and ongoing management of the department electronic communication systems including the billing, documentation, and electronic medical record systems.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Qualifications:
Hours: 7p-7a OR 11p-7a; 40 weekly hours; Every other weekend and holiday requirements
Minimum Qualifications: 3 Years of Experience, Registered Certification, Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy