Supervisor, Pulmonary Physiology Lab Tech

Health & Hospital of Marion County; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Indianapolis is seeking a Pulmonary Physiology Lab Technologist Supervisor. This role involves supervising lab staff, ensuring quality patient care, and contributing to staff development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in respiratory therapy and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Five years of clinical experience required.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Pulmonary Physiology Lab technologists.
• Conducts regular meetings with staff.
• Maintains documentation and develops staff competencies.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Patient Education

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Calibration Equipment

Job description

Division:Eskenazi Health

Sub-Division:Hospital

Req ID:23398

Schedule:Full Time

Shift:Days

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 327-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus as well as at 10 Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

FLSA Status Non-Exempt Job Role Summary

The Pulmonary Physiology Lab Technologist Supervisor is responsible for all of the certifications, licensure, and duties of the Pulmonary Physiology Lab Technologist. The supervisor serves as a resource to all disciplines in Pulmonary Physiology Lab (PPL) procedures. This position assists in the development and implementation of competencies, staff development, education, supervision and performance appraisals. The supervisor is required to regularly communicate with departmental leadership and assist with the development of monthly departmental meetings. This position proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health’s mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provides input for performance appraisals of Pulmonary Physiology Lab employees
• Supervises Pulmonary Physiology Lab technologists in coordination with departmental leadership, makes decisions and is responsible for personnel issues (supervision, discipline, hiring, etc.), and patient concerns/questions regarding clinic and Eskenazi Health
• Conducts regular meetings with staff to provide updates, standardize procedures and protocols, and exchange information
• Conducts monthly rounding on employees in PPL
• Orders and maintains supplies for assigned area
• Provides quarterly journal articles to Pulmonary Physiology Lab staff for continuing education
• Maintains all documentation of all communication
• Develops and implements staff competencies and education in conjunction with departmental leadership
• Assists in development of staff in-services
• Assists and participates in in PI/QA for the Pulmonary Physiology Lab
• Serves as a resource to coworkers and all disciplines within the organization
• Calibrates, utilizes, troubleshoots, and maintains all equipment in assigned areas
• Provides indicated patient education needed
• Ensures completion and quality of testing in accordance with ATS standards
• Assists in coordination and participation of new employee instruction and orientation
• Continuously monitors patient scheduling for optimization of patient throughput

Job Requirements

• Graduate from an AMA approved program for Respiratory Care with a minimum of an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy
• Five years of clinical experience required
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Indiana
• Credentialed as a Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) by the NBRC
• Current ALS or ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS credentials

Accredited by The Joint Commission and named one of the nation’s 150 best places to work by Becker’s Hospital Review for four consecutive years and Forbes list of best places to work for women, and Forbes list of America’s best midsize employers’ Eskenazi Health’s programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city’s primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana, the first community mental health center in Indiana and the Eskenazi Health Center Primary Care – Center of Excellence in Women’s Health, just to name a few.