Respiratory Therapy Supervisor - Full Time Nights

ScionHealth; California; Sur place; USD 44 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

ScionHealth’s Kindred Hospital Los Angeles is seeking a Respiratory Therapy leader to coordinate and supervise the respiratory care team. You’ll administer therapy, perform cardiopulmonary diagnostics, and support compliance with standards while guiding performance improvement initiatives.

Ideal candidates will hold NBRC credentials, state license, BLS/ACLS, and have leadership experience. The role involves staff scheduling and ensuring patient safety with high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, prioritization and time management.
• Ability to work under stress and respond quickly in emergencies.
• Good and regular attendance.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate and supervise respiratory care staff during shifts.
• Administer respiratory therapy and life support to patients.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Plan, develop and implement new respiratory services.
• Schedule procedures and maintain records and equipment readiness.

Connaissances

Oral & written communication

Critical thinking & prioritization

Time management

Stress response

Attendance

Formation

NBRC credential-eligible Respiratory Therapy education

Description du poste

Description

Kindred Hospital Los Angeles helps patients return to the lives they love.

At our hospital, our physician-led care teams provide critically ill patients with the specialized acute care and rehabilitation they need, for the time they need it - empowering them to take the next step in their recovery journey.

Located in Ladera Heights near Fox Hills Park, Blanco Park and Ladera Park, we are a short drive from restaurants and shops, as well as close to public transit.

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Director/Manager of Respiratory Therapy assists in coordinating andsupervising the activities of the respiratory care staff. Administers respiratory therapy and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of cardiopulmonary system. Performs diagnostic testing
of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and lung disorders. Assists in assuring departmental compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.Participates and assists in performance improvement activities.

Essential Functions

• Assists in planning, defining, and developing Respiratory Care’s scope of Practice, including
  planning, development, and implementation of new services.
• Assists in implementing efficient services or measures commensurate with the hospital’s
  Mission/Vision.
• Assists with planning, coordinating and supervising the activities of the staff during the shift.
• Assures correct administration of respiratory medications and treatments based on the age of the patient and clinical conditions.
• Assists in assuring staff competence to perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical care errors including reading and implementing physician orders, drawing and analyzing arterial blood gases, reviewing patient information and determining requirements for appropriate treatment, and operating devices and equipment safely to ensure specified parameters.
• Keeps staff informed of pertinent clinical issues.
• Assists in assuring adequate and efficient departmental staffing/scheduling to meet changing patient care needs.
• Responsible and accountable for assessing and delegating patient care as it relates to respiratory.
• Ensures that staff follow departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains effective communication with the staff and administration.
• Schedules cardiopulmonary procedures for inside/outside sources. Maintains records/reports.
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure proper functioning and readiness for patient use.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Able to perform and assist in training and evaluation performance on all procedures and tasks of the staff Respiratory Therapist.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations:

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, appropriate prioritization and time management skills.
• Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Pay Range: $32.25 to $40.90 hourly

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Qualifications

Education:

• Respiratory Therapy education as required for attainment of credentialling by the National Board for Respiratory Care

Licenses/Certification:

• Current Respiratory Therapy license from the appropriate state licensing body. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential in compliance with the National Board for Respiratory Care Credential Maintenance Program (CMP). Current BLS and ACLS certifications

Experience:

• Two years of previous experience in all aspects of respiratory care services preferred. Previous leadership experience preferred.