Respiratory Therapy Supervisor & Education Lead

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University’s Department of Respiratory Therapy is seeking a full-time TH Respiratory Therapist I Supervisor to lead clinical practice and education, oversee staff, and support interdepartmental collaboration.

The supervisor will manage educational activities, schedule shifts, supervise transport and equipment disinfection, participate in performance improvement, and contribute to patient care planning across age groups.

Qualifications

• Educational requirement: AS or BS in RT or AMA-approved two-year program.
• New York State RT license is required.
• CRT certification required.
• BLS certification required within 1 year.
• NRP certification required for NICU.

Responsibilities

• Oversee departmental educational activities including orientation of new respiratory therapists, in-services and educational programs; lectures and clinical training sessions for medical, nursing, and other staff.
• May work days or nights based on staff educational needs.
• Supervise, and evaluate respiratory therapy staff assigned to all areas and covering all age groups.
• Provide respiratory care for acute patients under the direction of a physician, including drawing blood gases for analysis, adjustment of ventilation or other equipment within the limits of the physician's instructions, and recording respiratory progress in patient records.
• Oversee the shift and assist the RT's with patient care concerns; oversee hand-off huddles.
• Assist with scheduling.
• Supervise the transport, disinfection, and sterilization of equipment as per infection control guidelines.
• Evaluate in performance of subordinates and ensure that departmental goals are met.
• Participate in departmental & hospital performance improvement initiatives; this may include special projects and data collection.
• Participate in product evaluations and treatment planning.
• Perform other duties related to the efficient and effective operation of the respiratory care department to ensure a high level of patient care is maintained.

Education

Associate of Applied Science or Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy or graduate of a two-year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program

New York State Respiratory Therapist License

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

BLS (or to be obtained within 1-year of hire date)

NRP required to work NICU

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job description

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University’s Department of Respiratory Therapy is seeking a full-time TH Respiratory Therapist I Supervisor to lead clinical practice and education, oversee staff, and support interdepartmental collaboration.

The supervisor will manage educational activities, schedule shifts, supervise transport and equipment disinfection, participate in performance improvement, and contribute to patient care planning across age groups.