Lead Respiratory Therapist - St. Margaret's Center : Job Details

Lead Respiratory Therapist Full Time, Flexible Day - Evening Hours $50/hr + Shift Differential if/as applicable The Lead Respiratory Therapist ensures resident care needs are met, coordinates staffing and assists with equipment maintenance and managing respiratory care supplies while also performing the duties of a respiratory therapist. St. Margaret's Center, an affiliate of Center for Disability Services, is a pediatric and young adult 94-bed skilled nursing facility, located in Albany, NY. Founded in 1883, St. Margaret's Center is a skilled nursing facility serving medically fragile infants, children, and young adults on a single dedicated campus. We specialize in providing cutting-edge, long-term, 24-hour intensive medical care in a nurturing and home-like setting. St. Margaret's Center is a place where infants, children and young adults can learn and grow despite any obstacle. We're focused on creating a full childhood experience for every resident, which includes activities, school, family, and friends in a warm atmosphere that feels like home. We see our patients as kids, not conditions. Learn more about St. Margaret's Center here: What Makes St. Margaret's a Great Place to Work?

• Specialty Pediatric Facility: The only nursing facility in Albany serving babies, teenagers, and young adults.
• Smaller units - an average size unit is 16 residents.
• Higher staffing ratios
• Atmosphere focused on learning & growing.
• Playful environment
• All school aged children receive school services.
• Inclusion of all residents into the community for outings and schooling
• Competitive pay rate
• Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials

Requirements for a Lead Respiratory Therapist:

• Proficient computer skills, specifically Microsoft Outlook and the use of an Electronic Health Record (Point Click Care or others)
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Associates degree in field of Respiratory Therapy
• Specialized training, license, certification, skills: Registered Respiratory Therapist, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• At least 1 year of job related experience, specifically in Respiratory Therapy, with supervisor experience as a Therapist or within another health related area.

Responsibilities for Lead Respiratory Therapist:

• Clinical Practice
  • Provide clinical guidance and support to staff on various respiratory care procedures, including ventilator management.
  • Actively participate with interdisciplinary team for development of resident care plans and review of resident respiratory care goals.
  • Provide direct resident care, including assessments, treatment planning and medication administration as part of regular shifts.
  • Review and participate in admissions process for potential admissions that require mechanical ventilation.
  • Demonstrate clinical knowledge by acting as a clinical resource to staff and consultant to nursing department.
  • Collaborate in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures and standard of care guidelines.
  • Maintain effective communication with Interdisciplinary Care Team, Medical Providers, Director of Nursing and Administrator.
  • May participate in new hire orientation and training of facility staff on respiratory care standards.
  • Provide shift coverage as needed.
  • Coordinate and participate in the transportation of residents to medical appointments or special events
  • Routinely collaborate with Director of Nursing and Administrator on program initiatives.
  • All other duties as assigned by Director of Nursing and Administrator.
  Supervision of Personnel
  • Oversee and directs shift activities, including assigning tasks, managing workload and ensuring adequate staffing.
  • Participate in interview of candidates who have appropriate clinical skills and professional characteristics to match program needs.
  • Communicate on an ongoing basis with employees regarding specific performance expectations.
  • Ensure staff documentation is maintained in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
  • Interact with staff in a consistent, fair, timely, appropriate and decisive manner.
  • Coordinate the education and orientation processes for Respiratory Care Services employees, including routine monitoring of competencies of care practices.
  Management of Resources
  • Collaborate on the development and implementation of program initiatives and change in practices.
  • Monitor department equipment and product par levels, troubleshoot equipment and actively work with organization purchasing department and outside equipment vendors as needed.

Benefits for St. Margaret's Center Team Members: As an affiliate of the Center for Disability Services, working at St. Margaret's Center provides the opportunity to become a part of our Mission. A career with us offers opportunities for those seeking meaningful, impactful, mission-driven work in addition to a rewarding work environment, and competitive benefits to include:

• Low-Cost Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans
• Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, and Jury Duty
• 401K Retirement Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Life Insurance
• Free Long Term Disability Insurance
• Career Development Program
• Staff Recognition Programs
• Wellness Program
• Supplemental, Voluntary Insurance Options: Disability, Life, Accident, Critical Illness and more

At The Center for Disability Services, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.