SUPV-Respiratory Therapist, Surgical Services, Full Time

Sierra Medical Center; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Medical Center in Nevada seeks a Respiratory Therapy Supervisor to lead respiratory care services under Surgical Services and anesthesia oversight. The role emphasizes staff leadership and adherence to clinical policies to ensure high-quality patient care.

The supervisor will coordinate daily operations, drive performance improvements, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while fostering teamwork and patient-centered care across the department.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure.
• RRT Licensure required or CRT, RRT eligible with 15+ years of experience.
• BLS, ACLS certification.
• PALS, NRP, Blood Gas Technologist certification within 90 days.
• 2 years supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works with Manager of Surgical Services, Director of Critical Care and Hospital Administration on planning, organizing and directing Respiratory Therapy Services operations and ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal regulations
• Makes rounds in department and clinical areas to judge effectiveness of operation, utilization of personnel and supplies, and general ethical and professional atmosphere
• Secures and maintains the department, equipment and supplies which are required to carry out effective patient care and create an optimum physical environment.
• Carries on continuous analysis, evaluation and audit of Respiratory Therapy Services.

Skills

RRT Licensure

BLS/ACLS

PALS/NRP

Supervisory exp

Blood Gas Cert

Education

Respiratory Therapist Licensure (RRT/CRT)

BLS/ACLS certification

PALS/NRP certification within 90 days

Job description

Responsibilities

Sierra Medical Center is part of Northern Nevada Health System, a regional multi-facility system that has excelled at offering quality care to residents of the greater Truckee Meadows. Sierra Medical Center is a 170-bed acute care hospital offering services including 24/7 ER care, cardiology, oncology, labor and delivery, level II NICU, surgical and orthopedic services, and much more. Learn more at

What we at Sierra Medical Center value:

• Compassion: We treat everyone with kindness and warmth because we genuinely care about every patient, employee and physician like they are family.
• Empathy: We put ourselves in our patient's shoes and deliver clinical care with a personalized touch.
• Teamwork: We foster a caring and friendly work environment to bring the best possible outcomes in our patient's lives.
• Quality: We strive to provide excellence in clinical care.
• Ethics: We conduct our business with the highest ethical and moral standards.
• Respect: We promise to honor the dignity, individuality and rights of everyone.
• Service Excellence: We provide personalized and professional service that exceeds the expectations of those we serve.
• Innovation: We continually invest in technology and process improvements to develop new and better ways of delivering clinical care

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Job summary

Under the supervision of Surgical Services in conjunction with anesthesia providers and orders, the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor is responsible for providing Respiratory care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures, and quality and performance improvement and is responsible for supervising the respiratory therapy functions of the facility in conjunction with and in the absence of the critical care director.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Works with Manager of Surgical Services, Director of Critical Care and Hospital Administration on planning, organizing and directing Respiratory Therapy Services operations and ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal regulations
• Makes rounds in department and clinical areas to judge effectiveness of operation, utilization of personnel and supplies, and general ethical and professional atmosphere
• Secures and maintains the department, equipment and supplies which are required to carry out effective patient care and create an optimum physical environment.
• Carries on continuous analysis, evaluation and audit of Respiratory Therapy Services.

Benefits for full and part time employees

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement/Repayment Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure.
• RRT Licensure required or CRT, RRT eligible with 15+ years of experience.
• BLS, ACLS certification.
• PALS, NRP, Blood Gas Technologist certification within 90 days.
• 2 years supervisory experience preferred.

EEO Statement

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