Respiratory Therapy Supervisor

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapy Supervisor to join our leadership team at our academic medical center. This role focuses on staff development, clinical supervision, and operational excellence to deliver high quality patient care.

The supervisor will oversee technical staff on a shift, ensure therapy is accurate, manage equipment and supplies, and maintain compliance with policies. NBRC credentials, a respiratory care degree, and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Science with a major in Respiratory Care and NBRC completion.
• Two years’ NBRC-experience post-credential, at least one in supervision.
• Three years’ supervisory experience in a 500+ bed facility preferred.
• Alternative: Certified Respiratory Care Technician or Graduate Therapist.
• Supervisors must be certified in BLS.

Responsibilities

• Supervise respiratory care department staff on a shift.
• Ensure therapy is performed accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain equipment and supplies; ensure staff training.
• Provide care across pediatric to geriatric populations.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Supervision

Operational excellence

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

NBRC credentials

BLS certification

Job description

University Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Respiratory Therapy Supervisor to join our award-winning clinical team.This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a respiratory therapy professional who is passionate about high-quality patient care, staff development, and operational excellence in a fast-paced academic medical center.

About University Health

University Health is one of the most trusted public health systems in Texas, serving as the primary teaching hospital for UT Health San Antonio.We are nationally recognized for excellence in patient care, innovation, and education-and we are deeply committed to our mission of improving the health of our community.

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides supervision to the technical staff of the Respiratory Care Department on a given shift. Ensure that all therapy is accurately and efficiently accomplished, that the department has sufficient equipment and supplies and that all staff is properly trained. Provides care to any age group from pediatric to geriatric as evidenced by the skill/competency checkoffs. Complies with and enforces departmental and University Health System policies and procedures and maintains good public and working relations

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Associate's degree in Science with a major in Respiratory Care and the successful completion of the written and clinical simulation exams given by the NBRC are required. Two years’ experience after attaining the NBRC accreditation, one of which has been in a supervisory capacity, is also required. Three years’ supervisory experience after credentialing in a 500 plus bed facility is preferred. In lieu of the above experience and education, the Director of Respiratory Care/Pulmonary Function Lab may accept a Certified Respiratory Care Technician or Graduate Therapist. Supervisors must be certified in BLS.