Supervisor-Respiratory Care Services

IU Health; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Respiratory Care leader to provide shift accountability and clinical guidance across the area. You will ensure continuity of care, manage staff, and act as a respiratory care resource for the department and practitioners.

The role requires 1–3 years of leadership experience, an Associate degree in Respiratory Care (Bachelor's preferred), Indiana licensure with NBRC RRT credentials, and BLS. ACLS/PALS/NRP within 6 months; CC experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate degree in Respiratory Care; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must have CoARC-accredited program and NBRC RRT credential.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS/NRP within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience; leadership experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide shift accountability through leadership and technical advice.
• Maintain continuity of care with accurate shift reports and staffing.
• Act as respiratory care clinical and equipment resource for department and practitioners.
• Understand how finance and productivity impact department operations.
• Build trusting relationships with physicians and the care team.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service for patients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Assoc. degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People motivated to do their best every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves. As one of Indiana's largest employers, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation, and education, and make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

This position provides shift accountability through leadership and technical advice on the daily operation of the area. Maintains continuity of care through accurate shift reports, appropriate distribution of personnel resources, participation in performance assessment and improvement, review of equipment and supply management and observation of staff performance. This position will act as a respiratory care clinical and equipment resource to the department, and other healthcare practitioners.

Responsibilities:

• Provide shift accountability through leadership and technical advice on the daily operation of the area.
• Maintain continuity of care through accurate shift reports, appropriate distribution of personnel resources, participation in performance assessment and improvement, review of equipment and supply management and observation of staff performance.
• Act as a respiratory care clinical and equipment resource to the department, and other healthcare practitioners.
• Understand how finance and productivity impact how the department operates and how they can impact the standards set.
• Build trusting relationships with the physicians the team interacts with.
• Have a good understanding of the different customers we serve and how the department can be more efficient.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 – 3 years of prior leadership experience
• Prior experience in project work is a plus

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires Associates degree in Respiratory Care. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Requires graduation from a CoARC (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) and regionally accredited respiratory care program.
• Requires current licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the state of Indiana.
• Requires RRT credential by the NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care).
• Requires Healthcare Provider certification in BLS.
• Requires ACLS; PALS; and/or NRP certification according to your base of work. Must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Requires 2 years minimum clinical experience. Leadership experience preferred.
• Requires Critical Care experience.
• Requires ability to use independent judgement and discretion.
• Requires the ability to demonstrate leadership skills and behaviors.
• Requires strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member.
• Requires strong written and verbal communication skills.

IU Health also offers different opportunities for career and professional development for our staff that qualify for benefits. This includes continued education and certification opportunities and tuition reimbursement.