Respiratory Therapy Nightshift Supervisor

MedStar Health; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 91,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health seeks a Respiratory Care Supervisor to lead the Respiratory Therapy Department and oversee shift operations ensuring high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and administrative efficiency.

The role emphasizes staff development, bedside problem solving, and collaboration with the RC Leadership Team to promote best practices and patient safety across all clinical settings.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in respiratory care (AMA-accredited).
• 4–5 years acute care experience.
• 1–2 years supervisory experience required.
• RRT credential required; Maryland/DC licensure based on hospital location.
• CPR certification within 90 days; ACLS/NRP/PALS preferred where required.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates all clinical and support staff on the shift.
• Leads policy development and performance improvement activities.
• Assures policies, procedures, and clinical practices are up to date and evidence-based.
• Models teamwork and communicates effectively with staff, physicians, and nursing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Time management

EMR proficiency

Infection control

Education

Associate degree in respiratory care

Bachelor's degree in related healthcare field

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Job

The Respiratory Care Supervisor (RCS) is the front-line representative for the Respiratory Care Management Team; assuring by observation and audits those department clinical regulatory financial practices and resources meet policy and operational needs of the hospital. The RCS oversees shift operations of the Respiratory Therapy Department. Provides direct patient care staff development and training; resolves patient care and equipment problems; participates in process improvement initiatives; monitors work performance of assigned therapists; assists staff at the bedside; and performs related administrative functions. Also assist the RC Leadership Team in establishing best practice performance practice standards and assures adherence to department Clinical Practice Guidelines. The RCS advocates and requires accountability professional communication teamwork and shared decision-making of their team members. The RCS serves as a professional role model leader and mentor to members of the healthcare team. This position must demonstrate a commitment to quality service for our patients the public and our co-workers and be able to make immediate decisions with minimal supervision.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates all clinical and support staff assigned to the shift; develops daily operational assignments and assures workload assignments are appropriate based on clinical competence of the respiratory therapist and needs of the patients.
• Redistributes staff and resources as necessary to ensure safe effective and efficient operations. Balances operational and patient care needs with budget performance targets.
• Assumes a leadership role in the development and implementation of policies and Performance Improvement activities. Collaborates with the Respiratory Care Leadership Team to assure policies procedures and clinical practices are up to date and evidenced-based best practice.
• Delivers competent care in all clinical settings applying advanced clinical skills to intervene in complex patient care situations and assists staff with technical and clinical support.
• Plans and performs quality improvement activities and audits. Develops documents and implements plans tools and activities to improve quality and patient safety.
• Responds to assesses and resolves all emergency situations.
• Intervenes (as needed) to ensure safe and well-coordinated patient care is escalated to the chain of command for medical emergencies; insures sufficient availability of clean and properly functioning equipment.
• Conducts daily staffing huddles for the purpose of staff development and dissemination of information.
• Models and encourages clear and open communication and sharing of ideas. Fosters teamwork and involves others in decision-making and problem solving and facilitates problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Acts as a liaison between staff therapists physicians nursing and other personnel within the clinical service. Identifies existing and/or potential problem areas and offers appropriate solutions.
• Promotes creativity and discovery consistently seeks methods to improve work uses new knowledge to drive change and innovation seeks support for new systems and processes from key stakeholders (i.e. peers staff physicians nurses etc.).

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Associate's degree or higher from an AMA accredited program in respiratory care required
• Bachelor's degree in related healthcare field preferred

Experience

• 4-5 years acute care experience required
• 1-2 years supervisory experience required
• An equivalent combination of education and experience knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to this position may be used.

Licenses and Certifications

• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
• Must process and maintain license to practice Respiratory Care in Maryland and/or the District of Columbia based on hospital location.
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
• ACLS NRP PALS and other certifications are preferred within a year where required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Exhibits professionalism courtesy and excellent customer service while interacting with patients guests and coworkers. Has strong clinical and communication skills and demonstrated ability to apply basic principles and techniques of management and supervision including the ability to direct and motivate. Ability to develop and maintain constructive interpersonal relationships and promote team collaboration and cooperation during conflict and difficult situations. Time management and organizational skills ability to meet deadlines. Has knowledge of best practice for clinical performance infection prevention and patient safety. Ability to manage changing workloads staff and equipment shortages and patient care issues. Basic computer skills: data entry email EMR Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint. Planning and conducting in-service education and training.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $91,291.20 - USD $168,500.80 /Yr.