Supervisor Respiratory Therapy

Cone Health Medical Group; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health Medical Group in Greensboro, NC seeks a Supervisor Respiratory Therapy to lead the daily operations of the Respiratory Services department, overseeing staff who assess patients with respiratory disorders, conduct tests, and develop treatment plans.

The role requires 3 years of critical care experience with leadership, a graduate from an accredited respiratory therapy program, and NBRC licensure as CRT/RRT with ACLS/BLS.

Qualifications

• Requires degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• 3 years of Critical Care experience with some leadership.
• NBRC certification and state licensure (CRT/RRT) with ACLS/BLS are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day operations of the Respiratory Services department to ensure quality patient care.
• Supervises pulmonary function tests and develops treatment plans in consultation with physicians.
• Evaluates patient progress and adjusts therapy as needed.
• Oversees equipment maintenance and quality testing.
• Participates in new program development with department leadership.
• Assists HR with staffing, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Critical Care experience

Staff supervision

Education

Graduated from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

The Supervisor Respiratory Therapy leads the daily activities of the Respiratory Services department. This role supervises team members that assess patients with respiratory disorders, conduct diagnostic tests, develop treatment plans, and administer respiratory therapy. This role works closely with healthcare teams to manage respiratory conditions, improve lung function, and enhance patient well-being.

Essential Job Function:

• Oversees day-to-day operations of clinical staff and ensures proper patient care is provided in order to alleviate pain and improve patient' pulmonary function.
• Supervises pulmonary function tests, assesses and interprets evaluations and test results, and determines respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription.
• Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress and recommending adjustments and modifications.
• Oversees the maintenance and quality testing of equipment in the respiratory services department to ensure the equipment needs of the team are met.
• Participates in the development and implementation of new respiratory programs alongside department leadership to achieve organizational objectives.
• Assists the human resources of the department to ensure talent needs are met, including hiring, scheduling, performance evaluation, and developmental opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Required: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Experience:

• Required: 3 years of Critical Care experience with some leadership experience.

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

• Required: Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a RRT Licensed by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board as a CRT or RRTBLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider ACLS-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.