Respiratory Care Practitioner Supervisor

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a Respiratory Care Supervisor to lead a team of practitioners, overseeing daily activities and ensuring high standards of patient care across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations.

The role involves providing expert guidance on complex assessments, participating in ongoing training, and collaborating with physicians and staff to optimize ventilation and therapy plans.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy and RRT licensure.
• At least 3 years of progressive professional experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required; ACLS and/or PALS preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• AARC membership is preferred; advanced credentials are valued.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the daily work activities of Respiratory Care Practitioners and students.
• Serves as a resource on advanced respiratory therapy and practice.
• Guides staff on complex assessments and treatment procedures.
• Participates in training and orientation of staff and students.
• Performs a variety of respiratory care treatments for adult, pediatric, or neonatal patients.
• Monitors patient signs, vitals, and response to therapies.
• Collaborates with LIP during rounds to adjust treatment plans.
• Ensures compliance with Joint Commission, State, Federal, and department standards.
• Administers therapies and ventilator support; adjusts settings as needed.
• Reviews interventions by interpreting chest x-rays and blood gas results.
• Documents patient care accurately in EHR systems.
• Engages in performance improvement and quality initiatives.
• Supports education activities for students and staff.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Respiratory therapy experience

Clinical assessment

Staff training

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

RRT licensure (Maryland Board)

BLS Certification

ACLS or PALS

Bachelor's degree preferred

AARC membership

Advanced credentials (ACCS, NPS, RPFT, AE-C, HBO)

Job description

Job Requirements

Job Summary:Under general supervision of the Respiratory Care Director and Managers, supervises and monitors the daily work activities of an assigned group of Respiratory Care Practitioners performing respiratory therapy techniques and procedures. Fulfillment of the job duties requires the employee to have access to medication storage areas.

Primary Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.

• Supervises the daily work activities of Respiratory Care Practitioners and students in accordance with departmental and UMMC personnel policies and procedures.
• Serves as a resource on advanced respiratory therapy and practice to Respiratory Care Practitioners and students.
• Offers guidance and direction to respiratory staff regarding complex assessments and treatment procedures, as needed.
• Participates in training and orientation of Respiratory Care Practitioners and students in respiratory therapy programs and standards of practice as requested.
• Performs a variety of respiratory care treatments to a specific patient population (adult, pediatric, or neonatal). Verifies all interventions are supported by protocol or LIP order.
• Observes and monitors physical signs and symptoms, general behavior, general physical response to respiratory care procedures.
• Collaborates with LIP during patient rounds the therapeutic treatment plans to determine whether initiation, modification, or discontinuation of the treatment regimen is warranted.
• Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal, organizational and departmental regulatory compliance standards.
• Administers therapeutic and diagnostic gases (exclusive of anesthetic agents), aerosolized medication treatments and chest physiotherapy.
• Administers invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation and adjusts ventilation equipment to optimize patient support.
• Ensures correct ventilator alarms and settings.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team when adjusting ventilation parameters and settings, as necessary in accordance with patient's response.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions by interpreting chest x-rays, utilizing noninvasive monitor values and blood gas results.
• Monitors patient appearance and vital signs and consults the LIP if any escalation of care is deemed necessary.
• Consult a senior peer or supervisor if support is needed.
• Suggests quality assurance topics, reviews and evaluates Respiratory Care techniques, and suggests alternative methods that may improve the delivery of respiratory services.
• Reviews and instructs Respiratory Care Practitioners in advanced therapeutic techniques, utilization of therapy equipment and quality assurance in accordance with The Joint Commission standards and departmental procedures.
• Documents accurate patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.
• Actively participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality.
• Actively participates in student and employee training and education activities.
• On-going collaboration with Respiratory Care Director, Managers, Nurse Managers, and Physicians, especially in area of responsibility.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• RequiredAssociate's degree Graduate from an AMA approved program by the National Board of Respiratory Care in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Three (3) years progressively responsible professional experience as a Respiratory Therapist, or equivalentLicensure as a Respiratory Care practitioner by the Maryland Board of Physician Quality AssuranceCredentialing by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is requiredBasic Cardiac Life Support CertificationACLS and/ or PALS, NP, and/or Stable (defined by area of clinical focus)PreferredBachelors' Degree preferred.
• AARC Membership.
• Maintains one advanced credential ACCS, NPS, RPFT, Asthma Educator AE-C, HBO Credential CHT, IP Certification.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Work Schedule

• (2) 8hr shifts, (2) 12 hour shifts - On-call Rotation covering day or night