Charge Respiratory Therapist

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Charge Respiratory Therapist at Amberwell is a working supervisor responsible for coordinating respiratory care services during assigned shifts while also providing hands-on patient care. This role requires independent clinical decision-making adaptability and a broad knowledge of respiratory therapy in acute emergency outpatient and long-term care settings. The Charge Therapist supports departmental operations provides leadership for a small respiratory team and collaborates with nursing and medical staff to ensure high-quality care for a diverse patient population.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the respiratory therapy department during assigned shifts ensuring adequate coverage and prioritization of care.
• Provide direct respiratory care for inpatients outpatients and emergency department patients often across multiple care levels (e.g. ER acute care swing bed ambulatory).
• Serve as the lead responder for respiratory-related emergencies including code blue rapid response and trauma activations.
• Support and train staff in various procedures such as ventilator management BiPAP/CPAP therapy oxygen therapy and arterial blood gas analysis.
• Assist in staff scheduling competency evaluations and orientation of new hires.
• Monitor and maintain respiratory therapy equipment and supplies coordinating maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.
• Document all respiratory treatments and procedures accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies state regulations and accreditation standards (e.g. CMS Joint Commission).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and assist in policy updates relevant to respiratory care in a rural hospital environment. Responsible for quality scorecard.

ABOUT AMBERWELL HEALTH:

Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include several complete care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care services including inpatient surgical orthopedic maternal health at home emergency care services. In addition Amberwell clinic locations offer primary care and specialty care services. Amberwell Health supports service lines and locations across the system with a range of support services including radiology laboratory cardiopulmonary rehabilitation therapy occupational health infusion nutrition pharmacy administrative services and many other specialty services.

AMBERWELL CULTURE:

Amazing Amberwell employees are at the heart of a workplace focused on competencies with our cultural values. Excellence in healthcare is expected and our patients deserve nothing less. Our culture competencies range from warm greetings in the hall to providing patients with wow experiences in each department. At Amberwell we go beyond excellence to provide the unexpected.

At Amberwell you will find a professional environment that values consistency collaboration and patient-first decision making. Servant leadership is both modeled and mentored with a focus on regular appreciation. Amberwell employees enjoy many appreciation events and activities to help them know just how important they are to our organization our patients and our communities.

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JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in respiratory therapy required; bachelors degree preferred.
• Active state license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical respiratory therapy experience; rural or critical access hospital experience preferred.
• BLS ACLS PALS and NRP certifications required; Familiarity with broad scope of care (e.g. ER ICU outpatient testing) in a low-volume high-autonomy setting.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently with limited on-site supervision.
• Adaptability to diverse patient needs in a small facility.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in interdisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of respiratory therapy best practices and critical access hospital operations.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize patient care in a dynamic environment.