Respiratory Therapist Supervisor

Encompass Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Lead Respiratory Therapist to oversee respiratory care services and patient treatment. You will ensure compliance with hospital, state and federal guidelines while guiding the development and supervision of patient care programs and policies.

The role requires a state license, CPR certification, and relevant hospital experience; ACLS is preferred and supervisory experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current State License in Respiratory Therapy.
• CPR certification.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• 2 years hospital experience in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Supervisory or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state, professional and federal regulations and guidelines.
• Assist in the development, implementation and supervision of patient care program, policies, and procedures that describe how patients' needs for respiratory care, treatment and services are assessed, evaluated, and met.
• Promote an environment and culture that enables the company to fulfill its mission by meeting or exceeding its goals, conveying the hospital mission to all staff, motivating staff to improve performance, and coordinating administrative and clinical activities.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Active listening

English proficiency

Information ordering

Deductive reasoning

Time management

Critical thinking

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Lead Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state, professional and federal regulations and guidelines. In addition, the position is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and supervision of patient care program, policies, and procedures that describe how patients' needs for respiratory care, treatment and services are assessed, evaluated, and met; promoting an environment and culture that enables the company to fulfill its mission by meeting or exceeding its goals, conveying the hospital mission to all staff, motivating staff to improve performance, and coordinating administrative and clinical activities.

Qualifications

• Current State License in Respiratory Therapy
• CPR certification
• ACLS certification preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher from an accredited respiratory therapy program
• 2 years hospital experience in Respiratory Therapy preferred
• Supervisory or management experience preferred

Machines, Equipment Used

• General office equipment such as computer/laptop, telephone, copy/fax machine, calculator, scanner, etc.
• Microsoft Office software, to include Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Physical Requirements

• Visual acuity, speech recognition, speech clarity.
• Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds including medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements.
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
• Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch are required for patient care functions and in setting up and monitoring equipment.

Skills And Abilities

• Oral communication, written communication, active listening. Must be able to speak and understand English.
• Information ordering, deductive reasoning, social perceptiveness, time management, critical thinking.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
• Ability to work independently without continuous supervision.

Environmental Conditions

• Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure.
• Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.
• Handicapped accessible.
• May work under stressful circumstances at times.

Proficiency Or Productivity Standards

• Has regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Adheres to dress code including wearing ID badge.
• Adheres to Standards of Business Conduct.
• May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.
• May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.
• Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after a disaster.
• May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• This position will support cultural diversity by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.