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Resp Therapist Lead RRT

Community Health Systems

Job Location:

Longview, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 12 August 2026 (23 days ago)

Application Deadline: 9 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description
Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist Lead - RRT oversees and coordinates the Respiratory Therapy departments daily activities ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with healthcare standards. The Lead provides advanced respiratory care to patients assists in developing departmental policies and serves as a resource for other respiratory therapists. This role is responsible for mentoring staff supporting clinical education and ensuring that equipment and procedures meet regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

Leads the daily operations of the respiratory therapy team providing guidance scheduling and support as needed.
Administers advanced respiratory treatments performs assessments and monitors patient responses to ensure effective care.
Assists in developing and updating departmental policies and protocols to ensure best practices and compliance with healthcare standards.
Serves as a resource and mentor for respiratory therapy staff providing education support and training as needed.
Evaluates and maintains respiratory therapy equipment ensuring proper functioning cleanliness and adherence to safety standards.
Coordinates with physicians nurses and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient care and effective respiratory therapy support.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives monitoring key performance indicators to enhance patient outcomes and improve respiratory care practices.
Supports onboarding training and skills development of respiratory team members fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable work environment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

4-6 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist required
1-2 years of experience in a lead or team resource role preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Proficient knowledge of respiratory therapy principles techniques and equipment.
Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to guide and support a team.
Excellent assessment and critical thinking skills for patient care in complex clinical situations.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with patients families and healthcare team members.
Problem-solving skills to address clinical and operational issues promptly.
Organizational skills to manage equipment schedules and team support functions.

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