Supervisor, Respiratory Therapy - UPMC Magee Adult Team

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Magee-Women's Hospital is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapy supervisor to lead the Adult Respiratory Therapy team. You will provide day-to-day leadership, operational support, and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement to advance patient care.

The role includes supervising diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, assisting in department management, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient

Responsibilities

• Assure the delivery of quality patient care by all Respiratory Care staff.
• Is an educational resource in Respiratory Care for all other health care practitioners.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities required of a Sr Respiratory Therapist, RRT. Serve as a role model and resource at all times.
• Assure the effective and efficient use of all available resources.
• Assist in implementing all activities required by regulatory agencies.
• Is directly responsible for the department orientation, educational/in-service and competency program.
• Ensure a safe and appropriate work environment.
• Prepare and provide various reports as needed and requested.
• Supervise the daily clinical operations of an area or department providing Respiratory Care.
• Complete performance appraisals, assist with staffing decisions and implementing personnel actions.
• Ensure compliance with hospital and departmental policies.
• Promote the effective utilization of Respiratory Care through assessment, evaluation, protocols and consults.
• Assist the Director with the overall management of the department.
• Provide a direct line of communication between all other health care practitioners and Respiratory Care Services.
• Coordinate the evaluation of products and equipment. Provide input into departmental equipment selection and function.
• Provide and maintain supply inventory.

Job description

Are you an experienced Respiratory Therapy leader who is passionate about developing teams, advancing clinical excellence, and delivering exceptional patient care? UPMC Magee-Women's Hospital is seeking a supervisor to lead our Adult Respiratory Therapy team.

In this role, you'll provide day-to-day leadership and operational support for a talented group of respiratory professionals while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Join a team dedicated to Life Changing Medicine and help shape the future of respiratory care while supporting the growth and success of those around you.

Supervise and coordinate diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures that best meet the needs of the patient, physician, department and hospital during the assigned shift. Assist in the overall management of the department. Defined responsibilities are performed in pediatric, adult and geriatric patient populations and in all patient service areas.

Responsibilities:

• Assure the delivery of quality patient care by all Respiratory Care staff.
• Is an educational resource in Respiratory Care for all other health care practitioners.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities required of a Sr Respiratory Therapist, RRT. Serve as a role model and resource at all times.
• Assure the effective and efficient use of all available resources.
• Assist in implementing all activities required by regulatory agencies.
• Is directly responsible for the department orientation, educational/in-service and competency program.
• Ensure a safe and appropriate work environment.
• Prepare and provide various reports as needed and requested.
• Supervise the daily clinical operations of an area or department providing Respiratory Care.
• Complete performance appraisals, assist with staffing decisions and implementing personnel actions.
• Ensure compliance with hospital and departmental policies.
• Promote the effective utilization of Respiratory Care through assessment, evaluation, protocols and consults.
• Assist the Director with the overall management of the department.
• Provide a direct line of communication between all other health care practitioners and Respiratory Care Services.
• Coordinate the evaluation of products and equipment. Provide input into departmental equipment selection and function.
• Provide and maintain supply inventory.