Clinical Team Lead/Education, Respiratory Care Services

Duke University
Raleigh, NC
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

The Clinical Team Lead/Education, Respiratory Care Services will supervise and mentor staff, perform diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures, and coordinate emergency responses. They will also develop and implement clinical care protocols and provide input into applicant hiring and termination decisions.

What You Will Do

The Clinical Team Lead/Education, Respiratory Care Services will perform all duties and responsibilities of the Respiratory Care Practitioner, Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner, and ECMO specialist. They will instruct and supervise patient and therapeutic assessments, coordinate emergency responses, and develop/updates clinical care protocols/policy and procedures.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have five years of experience in clinical respiratory therapy, three years of critical care experience, and supervisory experience. They will be able to interact with physicians/medical staff on a high level, provide input into applicant hiring and termination decisions, and monitor adherence to policy, procedures, and practice guidelines.

Requirements

  • Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care, Healthcare, Business, or a field related to the assigned clinical discipline.
  • Five years of experience in clinical respiratory therapy preferred; three years of critical care experience required.
  • Current RT licensure from the North Carolina State Board of Respiratory Care.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
  • Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
  • Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
  • Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
  • Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (if applicable).
  • Respiratory Specific Certifications (to be completed within 1 year of hire).

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
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