Supervisor, Respiratory Thrpy - Respiratory Therapy - Full Time

Guthrie Enterprise; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to supervise respiratory therapy in critical care areas such as the Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department. The role requires clinical expertise, supervision of daily operations, and collaboration with staff for performance improvements. Candidates must have at least three years of intensive care experience and hold an A.S. or A.A.S. degree to qualify.

Qualifications

• Clinical expert with three years of experience in respiratory therapy.
• Recognized as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board.
• Comfortable with supervision and fiscal management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations in critical care areas.
• Coach staff and ensure visibility in clinical areas.
• Manage performance appraisals and therapies for critical care.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Multi-tasking

Cost Management

Ownership

Team collaboration

Education

A.S. or A.A.S. degree

Registered Respiratory Therapist certification

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for all respiratory therapy as it relates to the critical care areas including the Intensive Care Unit and the Emergency Department and Med/Surg Floors. Is the clinical expert/resource for those areas. Supervision of daily operations as well as input for long range planning. Demonstrate knowledge or principles of growth and development and the skills necessary to provide respiratory care for patients of all age groups.

Education, License & Cert

Must be recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and should possess a minimum of an A.S. or an A.A.S. degree.

Experience

Must possess at least three years of intensive and general care as a respiratory therapist

Essential Functions

1. Clinical expert/resource for areas of responsibility. (Coach for staff)
2. Visibility in clinical areas.
3. Must be able to multi‑task and accept responsibility to “take ownership” of his/her areas of responsibility.
4. Recognize areas for performance/process improvement and make changes to affect those areas of opportunity.
5. Cost/Fiscal Management ‑ Work within the WLU for department and continually educate staff in this area.
6. Authorized to access medications and storage areas in the performance of essential job functions and duties
7. Direct line performance appraisals of therapists and therapist competencies for the critical care areas.
8. Shift supervision while maintaining a clinical component.
9. Oversees orientation of new employees to the critical care areas.
10. Works with team leaders in developing and updating departmental policies, procedures, protocols and pathways, along with education, implementation, and adherence.
11. Requires travel to the Sayre Campus.

Other Duties

1. ACLS provider preferred/BLS provider.
2. Utilization review/chart review.
3. Participates in interdisciplinary groups and councils, as needed.
4. Assists the Manager of Cardiopulmonary/ Respiratory Services in spearheading special departmental projects.
5. Other duties as assigned.