Supervisor, Respiratory Care (Full-Time)

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a supervisor to oversee the clinical and technical aspects of respiratory services on the shift, ensuring high-quality therapy delivery and patient care.

The role requires coordinating staff, enforcing department policies, and collaborating with physicians and other teams. Lifting requirements and handling cylinders are noted in working conditions.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Applied Sciences.
• Graduate of an AMA accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Minimum of 2 years as a staff therapist.
• 1-3 years supervisor or manager experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, organize, and coordinate clinical and technical aspects of respiratory services on the shift.
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed as set forth by the Medical Center and Department Policy and Procedure Manuals.

Skills

Shift supervision

Staff therapist experience

Supervisory/manager experience

Policy adherence

Education

Associate degree in Applied Sciences

AMA accredited Respiratory Care program

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

To supervise, organize, and coordinate the clinical and technical aspects of all Respiratory services rendered on the shift to insure the delivery of quality therapeutic services. Also, to assure that all policies and procedures are followed as set forth by the Medical Center and Department Policy and Procedure Manuals.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Associates degree in Applied Sciences.
• Graduate of an AMA accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Minimum of 2 years as a staff therapist.
• 1 - 3 years supervisor or manager experience

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited university.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• NJ Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Contacts:

• Employees and staff members at all levels; patients, physicians and patient family members.

Working Conditions:

• Requires the ability to lift small cylinders weighing approximately 20 lbs., and unfasten regulator. Also requires the ability to roll T size cylinders weighing approximately 165 lbs., a distance of 15 ft., and remove and replace the regulator fittings.