RRT Clinical Supervisor - Respiratory Therapy, 80 Hours, Nights

MetroHealth; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MetroHealth System in Cleveland is seeking a Supervisor in Respiratory Therapy to plan, coordinate, and evaluate all activities performed by staff in the Respiratory Therapy Department and Pulmonary Function Testing Labs. This role maintains competency to provide patient care across all ages and upholds OSHA and Joint Commission standards.

You will lead with strong leadership, teaching, and mentoring skills, ensuring efficient Pulmonary Practice operations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Active NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Active Ohio Medical Board Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• 3 years of progressive clinical Respiratory Therapy experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Demonstrated clinical competence.
• Strong leadership, teaching, and mentoring skills.
• Strong customer service, written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong quantitative skills, including using personal computers and databases.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• PALS certification from AHA.
• ACLS and/or NRP from AHA.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and evaluates all activities performed by staff in the Respiratory Therapy Department and Pulmonary Function Testing Labs.
• Contributes to the effective and efficient operation of the Pulmonary Practice.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Mentoring

Customer service

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Quantitative skills

Education

Graduate of accredited school of Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field (preferred)

Job description

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 80.00

Shift: 9pm - 730am

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County's safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary

In cooperation and conjunction with the Manager - Respiratory Therapy, plans/coordinates/evaluates all activities performed by staff in the Respiratory Therapy Department and Pulmonary Function Testing Labs. Contributes to the effective/efficient operation of the Pulmonary Practice. Maintains competency/proficiency with requisite skills to provide patient care to infant through adult patient populations as dictated by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), the Joint Commission, the Ohio Medical Board, and other regulatory bodies. Upholds the mission, vision, values and customer services standards of the MetroHealth System.

Qualifications

• Required: Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Possess and maintain an active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Possess and maintain an active Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) license from the Ohio Medical Board.
• Possess and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• 3 years of progressive clinical Respiratory Therapy experience that includes supervisor responsibilities.
• Demonstrated clinical competence.
• Strong leadership, teaching, and mentoring skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong quantitative skills, including using personal computers and databases.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or other related field.
• Possess a Pediatrics Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Possess an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) from the AHA.

Physical Requirements

• May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day.
• May need to sit or stand for extended periods.
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required.
• Ability to communicate in face-to-face, phone, email, and other communications.
• Ability to see computer monitor and departmental documents.