Registered Respiratory Therapist, Team Lead

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Description:$20K Sign on BonusThis is a day shift position, 7a-7p.In Leadership:Provide education and trainingIntegrate best practice relative to specialtyExecute consistent meetingsEnsure accountability for staff performance relative to specialtyEngage with leadership team frequentlyIn Knowledge:Have working knowledge of all equipment utilized in the application of respiratory servicesKeep current with best practice and latest technology and application for RT care with specific focus on medication nebulization, airway clearance therapy, chronic RT care management needs, trach care and safety.Understand proper care planning and discharge planning.Understand the process of competency assessmentIn Performance:Monitor value-based care by assessing patient needs and reconciling therapy with indicationsWork with case managers and lead nurses to anticipate discharges and prepare patients for transition with RT needsPromote and control Home O2 eval orders and execution to attain timely dischargeRound with provider teams to help set care plans and drive outcomes.Assure that required staff competencies are completedBe a preceptor and assure the training of new therapists in the modality usePromote all RT's to engage with providers to communicate patient care needsDrive protocols through best practice literatureOffer hands on workshop annually on Airway humidification, NIV, OSA and Cpap use, and Trach care and maintenanceWork with nursing educators to provide continuous staff education to enhance interdepartmental relations to ensure quality patient care.Meet regularly with RT leadership team to discuss issues relative to modalities, and RT practice.Identify KPI's to drive best practice culture, collect and submit monthly dataWhat a Respiratory Therapist Will Need: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program required. Work experience in all aspects of respiratory care preferred. Competency in blood gas analysis, Spirometry. Bronchoscopy assistance a plus. Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred. LICENSURE: Current State of Florida License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the Department of Health. BLS and ACLS certification required. PALS for ED coverage Holy Cross Health Florida in Fort Lauderdale has been named one of America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals by Forbes!Our CommitmentRooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.EOE including disability/veteran

Created: 2026-03-04