Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Respiratory Care Team Leader Job Locations US-AL-Tuscaloosa ID 2025-11211 Category Clinical Position Type Regular Full-Time (72 to 80 hours bi-weekly) Overview

The Team leader functions as the clinical leader with responsibility for staff supervision, timeliness of procedures,

patient safety, efficient resource utilization, mentoring of unit staff, especially recent hires, shift assignments and

overall quality of care delivered.  The Team Leader plans, coordinates, and directs quality, compassionate care by

maintaining standards of professional practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families.

The Team Leader, under the supervision of the Director, provides and coordinates in-services and continuing

education programs for the clinical staff when indicated.  Participates in PI activities, collects data to assess employee performance and participates in staff evaluation process.  The Team Leader must be available to work weekends and holidays as per unit needs.  Shifts may include 12 hour and/or 8-hour shift patterns with the goal of

providing ongoing Team Leader support each day of the week.

Responsibilities

The Team Leader is responsible for the following leadership and management duties:

Assists with interviews, selection, and employee retentionEnsures orientation and training for employeesManages performanceAssists with progressive discipline up to terminationManages front line operations of area of accountability related to meeting/exceedingdepartment goals, DCH Values, DCH Mission and Vision.Coordinates unit activities and provides leadership for unit staffing and patient assignmentsServes as a clinical resource for staff especially for new employees and during complex patient care situations.Promotes efficient patient care including timely completion of proceduresEncourages a safe environment by promoting adherence to established protocols, policies and proceduresEffectively implements current techniques and /or programs to improve patient care processesResponds and provides direction during crisis and emergency situationsEnsures care is delivered appropriately by: orientating staff in accordance with standards of practice, review of clinical record for appropriate documentation, and review of documentation of appropriate orders during use of department protocols. Leads staff huddles to communicate important, “just in time” information to all staff on duty.Regularly rounds on patients, physicians, and employees with focus on clinical safety, quality compliance, patient experience, satisfaction, physician and employee satisfaction and staff performanceRounds with physiciansProvides direct patient care when neededMaintains records related to orientation in-service and unit competency assessmentsAdheres to productivity, revenue, and expense goalsAssures compliance with policies and proceduresDisplays sound judgment and critical thinking skills in areas of decision making and problem solvingAssesses, plans, implements, and evaluates programs for in-service and orientationParticipates in PI programsResponsible for assessing and meeting own professional education needsMaintains effective interdepartmental relationships by working with other leaders and departments to define and work toward common goalsAssures compliance with various quality standards and regulatory agency requirements (The Joint Commission, CMS, AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines, PI Process, Value-Based Purchasing, Structural Indicators, and etc.)Directs activities toward support of DCH Mission and achievement of department and unit goals and objectivesMaintains exemplary attendance and availability to department need and rotates management duty including guidance callCommunicates information verbally and in writing to appropriate personsRegularly prepares and presents staffing and outcome metrics with action plansConsistently demonstrates the ability to utilize clinical data from Order Management and Clinical ReviewDemonstrates knowledge of documentation and down time proceduresObserves and practices DCH policy concerning patient confidentiality including on-line information and the Medical Record on filePerforms initial and annual competency per job classMaintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlines in the performance evaluationMust coordinate uses of EHR and apply use of software programs by DCH systemParticipates in on call rotationDemonstrate leadership skillsRequires decision making that will affect othersResponsible to achieve outcomesMust be able to communicate clearly and accuratelyAbility to delegate to team members and studentsMust be able to receive delegationAddress conflict and stressful situationCommunicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussionDealing with unpleasant or verbally/physically aggressive personalitiesMust be able to use electronic mail, telephone and textingMust be able to work in groupsMust be able to perform structured and unstructured workMust be meet time pressure and time linesIncludes possible exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials and/or cleaning solutionsRequires wearing of common protective and safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, mask, gowns, etc.Perform Low/High Level Disinfection as per manufacturer’s recommendation (IFU)Performs and accurately records technical procedures safely, effectively, efficiently, and within scope of policyAdvocate for and participant in patient safetyPatient care procedures include but not limited to the following:Oxygen/Aerosol TherapyBronchial HygienePostural Drainage and PercussionIntermittent Positive Pressure Breathing, VPEP, PAP, PEPIntrapulmonary Percussive VentilationCough AssistAerosolized MedicationsHand Held NebulizerMetered Dose InhalerDry Powder InhalerAdult/Pediatric/Neonatal Critical/Acute Care (Neonatal Intensive Care is not required)CPAP/BiPAPMechanical ventilation including transportHeated High Flow TherapyBlood collection and analysisEmergency tracheostomy tube replacementBedside Pulmonary Function Testing

DCH Standards:

Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee HandbookMust adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.All other duties as assigned. Qualifications RRT with current Alabama Respiratory Care licensure, Bachelor degree or a minimum of 5 years RRT experience requiredExperience performing as charge therapist or leadership as a RRTProven customer service abilities including listening skills, critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and ability to work with the minimal supervision in a fast pace environment are requiredBCLS provider upon hire and ACLS and NRP within one year of start dateMembership in appropriate professional organization (i.e. American Association for Respiratory Care, Alabama Society for Respiratory Care) is strongly encouragedRequires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranetMust be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend EnglishBasic MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint skills

Working Conditions:

 

WORK CONTEXT

Environmental Conditions: Includes exposure to human fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazard materials and/or cleaning solutions.  Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment.Psychological Conditions: Includes demonstrating leadership skills. Delegating to team members, addressing conflict, communicating with all types of personalities, and being responsible for outcomes/results.

PHYSICAL FACTORS

Ability to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking. Ability to lift and carry up to a maximum of 50 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.Ability to do frequent stooping and on occasion crouching, crawling, or kneeling.Ability to reach reasonable distances in any direction. Ability to run in emergency situations. Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner. Must have ability to feel and perceive temperatures, texture, shape and size with fingertips. Physical presence onsite is essential. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

 

 

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