Supervisor - Respiratory Therapy, Levine Children's Hospital

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Cardiopulmonary Services Supervisor to oversee clinical activities across the department, ensuring high quality patient care in collaboration with physicians and nursing staff. You will direct staff, facilitate education, and monitor equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities include supervising daily operations, maintaining compliance with JCAHO standards, and providing direct patient care as needed. Strong leadership and clinical expertise required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in North Carolina.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; BLS certification required.
• Advanced certificates per facility policy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise clinical activities of the cardiopulmonary staff.
• Assure the appropriate quality of care per physician orders or protocol.
• Conduct orientation for new employees and coordinate ongoing staff education.
• Maintain and evaluate supplies and equipment.
• Assure compliance with JCAHO standards and organizational policies.
• Assist in development and implementation of departmental goals.
• Provide direct patient care as needed.

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

RRT credential

North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Bachelor's degree preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced certificates per facility policy

Job description

Job Summary

Supervises individuals who perform all aspects of services rendered by the Cardiopulmonary Services department throughout the facility. Consults with physicians on the effectiveness of therapy, makes appropriate recommendations and provides direction to the nursing staff. Assists staff in direct patient care duties to include diagnostics and therapeutics.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and Supervises clinical activities of the cardiopulmonary staff.
• Assures the appropriate quality of care is administered as designated by physician orders or protocol.
• Conducts orientation for new employees and coordinates continual education of staff.
• Maintains & evaluates supplies and equipment.
• Assures that JCAHO standards and organization clinical policies are being followed.
• Assists in the development and implementation of departmental goals.
• Provides direct patient care as needed.

Physical Requirements

Position requires repetitive physical activity with considerable walking and standing. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Work requires the ability to move patients of all age groups and equipment. May be exposed to odors, low lighting, and crowded working conditions. Must have intact sense of sight, hearing, smell and touch.

Education, Experience And Certifications

Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care required. Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care required. Currently licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner for the state of North Carolina required. Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy with a minimum of two years in a Respiratory Care Department or a RRT equivalent with a minimum of five years in a Respiratory Care Department required. Working knowledge of all phases of Respiratory Care technology pertinent to this position. Bachelor's degree preferred. Basic Life Support for healthcare providers thru the American Heart Association required. Advanced certificates per facility policy