Clinical Team Lead/Education, Respiratory Care Services - Pediatrics
Work Arrangement:
Requisition Number: 260441
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location:
Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: DUKE HOSPITAL
Date: Aug 24, 2026
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Clinical Team Lead/Education - Pediatrics
General Description of the Job Class
The Clinical Lead, Respiratory Therapist (RT) is a role developed to work in
coordination with the RT leadership in an assigned unit or department to
ensure the work is accomplished effectively. The Clinical Lead RT is the first
line of support for staff, physicians, and other related providers on
concerning RT specific clinical issues and topics. They will supervise,
perform, evaluate and coordinate diagnostic and therapeutic clinical
procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Services scope of clinical
practice, performing work in accordance with physician orders in the neonatal,
pediatric and adult patient populations in intermediate, intensive and
emergency care areas. They will be responsible for supervising, coaching, and
mentoring their assigned core group of staff.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
Clinical Support
Perform all duties and responsibilities of the Respiratory Care
Practitioner, Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner and ECMO specialist.
Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills, rapidly prioritizes both
planned and unplanned events and proactively addresses actual and
potential issues, exceeding patient expectations
Instruct and supervise patient and therapeutic. assessments to assure
optimal medical decisions.
Expert in all RT technology in the assigned departments.
Coordinate all emergency responses.
Assist in the development/updates with clinical care protocols/policy and
procedures.
Evaluate patient care plans.
Ability to interact with physicians/medical staff on a high level.
Function as a liaison between Clinical Resource Manager, and Clinical
Engineering to ensure proper operation and service of equipment Document
and report any malfunctioning or broken equipment.
Leadership/Managerial
Develop expected job results, performance plans, and professional goals
for assigned staff
Provide input into applicant hiring and termination decisions
Monitor and report all patient care, safety, medication, technical, and
employee incidents
Monitor adherence to policy, procedures and practice guidelines
Monitor ventilator protocol adherence
Implement any necessary corrective actions in a timely manner
Conduct shift planning to include assignments and redirection of staff as
needed
Assure appropriate supply inventory
Coordinate and monitor departmental improvement projects
Communicate daily activities to RT leadership
Education/Mentoring
Provide orientation, education and training as needed internal and
external to Duke Respiratory Care Services
Assure/Assess respiratory care staff competency and safety
Plan and conduct instructional sessions
Communicate/educate changes in policy and procedures in an
effective/consistent manner
Other
Coordinate the evaluation of products/equipment
Provide input into departmental equipment selection and function
Assist with all departmental clinical research projects
Serve on department related committees
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education
Work requires completion of a Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care,
Healthcare, Business, or a field related to the assigned clinical
discipline.
Note: Candidates without a Bachelor's degree will be required to complete
their degree within three (3) years of appointment.
Experience
Five years of experience in clinical respiratory therapy, including at
least three years of experience in intensive care respiratory therapy;
supervisory experience preferred.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
Current RT licensure from the North Carolina State Board of Respiratory
Care
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for
Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (if applicable)
Respiratory Specific Certifications (to be completed within 1 year of
hire)
Adult Clinical Lead RT Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS)
Pediatric Clinical Lead RT Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge necessary to make appropriate clinical decisions and interaction
relative to the specific age of a patient.
Skills validation/certification of competencies for the duties and
responsibilities required for a Level I RT.
Work involves contact with patients of all ages, family members,
physicians, nursing, and all other members of the health care team.
Work is performed in all areas of the hospital.
Work may require lifting or pushing in excess of 30 pounds.
Required to carry emergency airway bag weighing approximately 20 pounds.
Work requires walking, running, climbing and bending.
Customer service and communication expertise.
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race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions),
sexual orientation or military status.
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