Supervisor Respiratory Therapy

Chippenham Hospital; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Chippenham Hospital is hiring a Supervisor Respiratory Therapy to lead the Respiratory Care Department on shift. You will direct a team, plan schedules, and ensure patient care aligns with established policies and procedures.

The role requires CRT with Virginia license and NBRC credentials, plus 2+ years in critical care and BLS; advanced credentials are preferred. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High School graduate and CRT required.
• Virginia license as Respiratory Care Practitioner required.
• NBRC credentials (Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapist) required.
• BLS certification required; NRP/ PALS/ ACLS preferred.
• 2+ years critical care experience; supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Respiratory Care Department during shifts and coordinate staff.
• Plan and supervise workload, schedules, and payroll entries.
• Provide clinical guidance to therapists and liaise with nurses and physicians.
• Participate in staff onboarding and ongoing education.
• Troubleshoot blood gas equipment and Meditech system operations.
• Assist with CQI programs and policy development.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Emergency care

Education

High School Graduate

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Bachelor's or Graduate RT (preferred)

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $36.90 - $55.35 / hourLearn more about the benefits offered ( pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards ) for this job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Supervisor Respiratory Therapy? At Chippenham Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

JOB SUMMARY: Provides direction and assistance for employees in the Respiratory Care Department while working on a given shift. May also provide direction and oversight to one or more of the following specialty areas: Sleep Disorders Center, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, NICU, or NICU/PICU.

* Those specific functions deemed essential functions for all supervisors.+ Those elements that do not apply to Chippenham Clinical Mentor Supervisor.++Those specific functions with an (++) indicate essential and primary emphasis for the Chippenham Clinical Mentor Supervisor.

SPECIFIC ELEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS(*)

• 1. *Maintains CPR certificate.
• 2. *Maintains license requirements.
• 3. *Maintains NBRC credentials for Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist
• 4. Assists with planning, coordination and supervision of the Respiratory technical staff during the scheduled shift. May also provide direction and oversight to one or more of the following specialty areas: Sleep Disorders Center, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, NICU, or NICU/PICU.
• 5. Assigns work load and monitors clinical staff on a daily basis. Documents when necessary any variations that occur from established policy and procedure.
• 6. Develops work schedule for area of supervision. Monitors schedule on a daily basis to maximize/minimize staffing to meet patient care needs.
• 7. Takes call, providing technical support for respiratory staff, emergency staff coverage and problem solving.
• 8. Performs routine and emergency patient care services as needed to meet departmental needs.
• 9. Acts as consultant for patient care concerns from staff, nursing and physicians. Acts as liaison between staff, nurses and physicians.
• 10. Supervises and participates in the process of new employee orientation.
• 11. Demonstrates understanding of the operation and maintenance of the blood gas machines by solving moderate to complex operational problems.
• 12. Participates in staff level employee appraisal process and provides employee feedback and counseling as needed.
• 13. *Shares responsibility for logging payroll hours into the KRONOS system.
• 14. Assists in an ongoing staff inservice program.
• 15. Assists with departmental CQI program and provides input into the yearly review of departmental policies and procedures.
• 16. Assists with development, establishment and implementation of policy and procedures, including Therapist Driven Protocols.
• 17. Performs basic operations and troubleshooting procedures on the Meditech system.
• 18. *Responsible for ordering departmental operational supplies.
• 19. Performs arterial puncture and blood gas analysis.
• 20. Performs intubations as needed as a member of the Code Blue team.
• 21. **Educates, monitors, documents, and assures therapists' clinical practice reflects current policies and procedures pertaining to the departmental standard of practice.
• 22. **Educates, monitors, documents, and assures therapists' clinical practice reflects new and updated policies and procedures, and other changes to standards of practice.
• 23. **Instructs and encourages individual staff in the pursuit of increasing excellence in clinical skills, critical thinking, and workflow efficiency.
• 24. **Initiates and promotes projects/programs that further the development of the departmental scope of practice and standard of care.

What qualifications you will need:QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:Required: High School Graduate and Graduate Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Preferred: Bachelors and/or Graduate Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Enrollment and completion of selected management related courses.

EXPERIENCE:Required: Minimum of two years critical care experience.

Preferred: Two years of supervisory experience in an active department.One year management experience.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:Required: Virginia Licensed Respiratory Care PractitionerMaintain NBRC credentials for Certified or Registered Respiratory TherapistBLS Course Certification

Preferred: Registered Respiratory TherapistCurrent NRP, PALS, ACLS certifications

Benefits

Chippenham Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 1. * Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• 2. * Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• 3. * Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• 4. * Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• 5. * Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• 6. * Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.Chippenham Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1972, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 460+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities located on the Southside of Richmond. We are the region's first choice for orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health and cardiovascular care. The Joint Commission awarded Chippenham Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval and named us a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement and surgical care. We are also a Level I Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Supervisor Respiratory Therapy opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.