Respiratory Therapist Supervisor

LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health's East Jefferson General Hospital in Louisiana seeks a Supervisor of Respiratory to lead clinical and support activities, directing staff and coordinating patient care with physicians and nurses. The role requires organizing daily operations and ensuring high-quality respiratory services for patients of all ages.

The position emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams and strong leadership to maintain timely and efficient care in a community hospital setting.

Qualifications

• 3 years of Respiratory Therapist experience.

Responsibilities

• Organize, direct, and supervise daily activities of the Respiratory department to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services.
• Coordinate respiratory patient care with physicians and nurses.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, timely, and efficient care for patients of all ages.

Job description

Your job is more than a job.

The Supervisor of Respiratory is responsible for organizing, directing, supervising the daily activities (clinical and support) and personnel of the department to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients requiring respiratory care. Solves minor and immediate problems regarding therapy administration. Work with physicians and nurses to coordinate respiratory patient care. Liaisons with cross functional team members to ensure quality, timely and efficient care is provided to patients of any age.

Experience Qualifications

3 years of Respiratory Therapist experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider - American Heart Association
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist -National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association is required for all Adult Acute Care Facilities.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association is required for all Pediatric Facilities
• Registered Respiratory Therapist -National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Work Shift

Variable Hours (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary

About East Jefferson General Hospital

East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it's all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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