Supervisor, Respiratory Therapy

Rochester Regional Health; Springs (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health seeks a Supervisor of Respiratory Therapy to lead the Respiratory Care Services team, elevate clinical standards, and collaborate with hospital leadership. The role supports staffing needs across the eastern region and oversees education, policy development, and patient care protocols.

The position requires NYS Respiratory Therapist licensure, acute care experience, and strong supervisory capabilities, with 40-hour weeks and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• AAS degree in health care related field.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Recent acute care experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrate clinical excellence.
• NY License as a Respiratory Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Lead Respiratory Staff with clinical supervision and support.
• Assess, administer, educate, and observe respiratory care per Provider orders.
• Coordinate education and development across the department and other disciplines.
• Develop and implement competency programs, orientations, and meetings.
• Develop clinical care policies and ensure consistent application.
• Coordinate equipment purchasing and inventory control.
• Act as liaison to multidisciplinary teams and intradepartmental committees.
• Coordinate respiratory rotations and observations across agencies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Clinical excellence

Acute care experience

Education

AS

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Title: Supervisor, Respiratory Therapist

Department: Respiratory Care Services

Location: Primary Location: Mainly for Clifton Springs Nursing Home, 2 Coulter Rd, Clifton Springs NY 14432, but will work all over the eastern region to support staffing needs.
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: Flexible hours (either five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts); 2 wknds out of a 6-week schedule, On-call.

SUMMARY

Assist the Manager of Respiratory Care in the development, growth, completion, and maintenance of respiratory clinical and technical excellence for both the Respiratory Care Department and throughout Unity Health System. Provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for all essential functions listed for the Lead Respiratory Therapist.

• Possess, maintain, and deliver high clinical standards in the assessment, administration, education, and observation of respiratory therapy as ordered by Providers.

• Provide clinical supervision and support to Respiratory Staff in all aspects of respiratory care, functioning both as a resource leader and as a role model.

• Evaluate, coordinate, and facilitate current and continuing education and development of the Respiratory Therapists. Coordinate and facilitate education for other disciplines and departments as requested by department and hospital leadership.

• Develop and implement a continued and annual competency program, including facilitating all aspects of new employee orientation. Assist Manager with clinical content and presentation of regularly scheduled intradepartmental as well as relevant multidisciplinary meetings as requested.

• Assist in development and implementation of clinical care policies, procedures, and protocols. Ensure consistency in the clinical instruction, education, and application of those objectives.

• Coordinate the on-going evaluation, in-servicing, and purchasing of both new and existing equipment and supplies, providing input into departmental selection and function to ensure appropriate usage, inventory, and cost effectiveness.

• Act as a liaison to multidisciplinary teams that work on patient care protocols, order sets, pathways or any plans that include the respiratory care of patients. Actively participates and supports intradepartmental respiratory committees.

• Facilitate and coordinate respiratory rotations and clinical observations from multiple agencies and disciplines, including but not limited to respiratory, nursing, emergency response, exploring, and high school programs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• AAS degree in health care related field

• Previous supervisory experience

• Recent acute care experience

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Demonstrate clinical excellence

Licensure / Certification Skills:

• NYS License as a Respiratory Therapist.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree preferred.

EDUCATION:

• AS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• RT - Respiratory Therapist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PAY RANGE:

$40.86 - $52.88