Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

This is a Bronch Team Leader role

Department: Respiratory Care

Job Title:  Respiratory Therapist - Team Leader- Bronchoscopy Specialist                                           

Reports to: Manager

     

In Leadership:

Provide education and training

            Integrate best practice relative to specialty

            Execute consistent meetings

            Ensure accountability for staff performance relative to specialty

            Engage with leadership team frequently       

In Knowledge:

Have knowledge of all equipment utilized in the Bronch Lab area.

Keep abreast of latest bronch technology. Stay current with Bronch Lab industry standards.

Enlist vendors to keep staff up to speed with technology and proper utilization of equipment.

            Understand and comply with all TJC safety standards for documentation, forms, patient monitoring and environment of care and infection control.

            Understand specimen management

In Performance:

Maintain competencies for all colleagues for scope cleaning and handling

Work with staff to maintain competencies for bedside bronchs as well as diagnostic procedures           

Assure proper handling and safety of scopes and equipment

Assure the training of new Bronch staff therapists as needed. Need to be assessed annually

Maintain bronch specific KPI

Perform bronchoscopies in the bronchoscopy suite ensuring tests be started on time and schedules maintained.

Work with anesthesia, nursing, transportation and radiology to ensure timeliness of all bronch procedures.

            Perform bronchoscopies at bedside.

Assure specimen handling

Attend tumor board meetings to be current with patient flows

            Review policies and procedures annually for appropriateness and accuracy.

            Maintain equipment and supply par levels. Order as needed

            Assure bedside cart is properly stocked and maintained.

            Offer hands on workshop biannually for bedside bronch refresher

            Work with service to ensure proper return of scopes from repair and loaners.

             

           

           

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.