Respiratory Therapy Supervisor - Adult Hospital

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Supervisor-Registered Respiratory Therapist-Adult Hospital to oversee staff performing evaluation and administration of respiratory care and life support for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. You will consult with physicians to develop and modify patient care plans and help maintain care standards.

Responsibilities include staffing, supervising, evaluating patients, operating equipment, administering gases and medications, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Two years of respiratory therapy work experience.
• Must hold MS Respiratory Care Practitioner License, NBRC CRT, and BLS.
• Preferred ACLS, PALS, NRP, NBRC registration (RRT).

Responsibilities

• Supervises employees to include scheduling, work allocation, training, evaluation, and problem resolution.
• Evaluates and/or supervises the evaluation of patients; consults with physicians and staff to ensure delivery of quality patient care respiratory services.
• Operates and monitors respiratory equipment; administers medical gases, humidification, aerosols, and respiratory medications; maintains clearance of patient's airways; obtains blood samples and interprets blood gas data; provides emergency cardiopulmonary assistance.
• Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Educates patient and family on ventilators, life-support systems, breathing exercises, and medications.
• Oversees sanitization, testing, and maintenance of respiratory equipment and records; promotes safety and infection control.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Respiratory care

Patient assessment

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Two years respiratory therapy experience

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Supervisor-Registered Respiratory Therapist-Adult Hospital to oversee staff performing evaluation and administration of respiratory care and life support for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. You will consult with physicians to develop and modify patient care plans and help maintain care standards.

Responsibilities include staffing, supervising, evaluating patients, operating equipment, administering gases and medications, and ensuring