Team Lead/Charge RRT

BJC HealthCare

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • $30.28-50.29 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Additional Information About the RoleJoin the Respiratory Team at BJC Healthcare's state of the art pediatric facility. St. Louis Children's Hospital is dedicated to your growth and development. Be a part of an environment where you can thrive.
  • Full-time
  • Nights - 3/12's Per Week and Every 3rd Weekend
  • Will Work in All Units
  • Duties include: Patient care planning and organizing the shift, resource for others.
OverviewSt. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).Preferred QualificationsRole PurposeUnder the direct supervision of the Supervisors, plans, directs, and coordinates activities for all respiratory care services provided including overseeing staffing and workloads. Fulfills all requirements and responsibilities of the RRT, demonstrating a high level of expertise and scientific knowledge including best practices and serves as a resource to others. Acts as a liaison with other departments to facilitate quick resolution of issues to ensure patients are provided safe and effective care.Responsibilities * Holds self-accountable and seeks out opportunities for continuous learning and feedback and is able to perform multiple related duties, prioritizing and applying effective time management.
  • Provides oversight for daily respiratory care operational activities for a defined period of time that supports patient care. Determines proper level of staffing needs to project staffing plans for upcoming shift/shifts.
  • Performs and coordinates various diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures according to established standards, procedures, guidelines and policies. Applies respiratory knowledge and demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise serving as a resource to staff by providing guidance and education.
  • Effectively communicates by participating in the exchange of information including serving as a resource to others. Serves as a liaison between leadership, staff, medical team, patients and families.
  • Works effectively in a team-based environment especially during stressful situations involving quickly changing priorities. Analyzes critical situations and applies appropriate judgment and critical thinking for problem resolution.
Minimum RequirementsEducation * Assoc or CoARC Accredited Prog
- Respiratory TherapyExperience * 2-5 yearsLicenses & Certifications * Basic Cardiovascular Life Sup
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner
  • RRT
Preferred RequirementsEducation * Bachelor's Degree
- Business/relatedSupervisor Experience * No ExperienceBenefits and Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
  • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
  • Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
  • 401(k) plan with BJC match
  • Tuition Assistance available on first day
  • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
  • Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to*Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

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