Respiratory Department Supervisor

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values—integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion—must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates the patient care activities of Respiratory Care personnel and ensures patient care responsibilities are performed consistent with age-specific criteria.
• Reviews patient treatment and progress with the therapist on rounds; evaluates and documents the quality of treatment; offers assistance, advice, instruction, and encouragement.
• Exercises close surveillance over Intensive Care units and Step-down units, ensuring the highest level of care for all age-specific groups of patients requiring invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support.
• Participates in the planning of student experience in Respiratory Care, ensuring quality patient care and providing educational opportunities for students; teaches students as required.
• Conducts and documents orientation for all new personnel.
• Interviews and makes recommendations on the selection of new personnel.
• Conducts performance appraisals and recommends salary increases, disciplinary action, promotions, and other related personnel transactions.
• Serves as a resource by developing knowledge of new techniques and equipment and instructing/mentoring staff.
• Assists the Management Team in the development, maintenance, and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
• Monitors departmental personnel's compliance with Hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Anticipates and identifies problems; selects and implements methods of resolution.
• Maintains all necessary Respiratory Care records pertaining to personnel, continuous quality improvement, and equipment.
• Assists and consults with physicians concerning care of patients of all age-specific groups; supports Respiratory Care personnel in dealings with other professionals.
• Assists in the development of department goals and budget planning for equipment and staff.
• Performs duties of therapist as required to ensure respiratory care needs of all age-specific groups are met.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and compliance with Hospital Standards and Regulations.
• Provides operational support to the Management Team for all Respiratory Care functions.
• Provides in-services for other departments within the Medical Center (i.e., nursing, house staff).
• Creates an environment conducive to participatory management by encouraging and supporting staff-generated ideas and input and conducting rounding on a regular basis.
• Maintains, promotes, and enhances emotional and physical well-being of self and personnel.
• As assigned, serves as departmental representative with respect to correspondence, hospital committees, and projects.
• Fosters professional growth and behavior through leadership by example and participation in professional organizations.
• Assumes responsibilities of Manager as situation warrants.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Supports hospital initiatives to ensure a safe environment for all.
• Supports hospital initiatives to ensure service excellence for patients, visitors, and staff.

Requirements

Education: Graduate of a CoArc accredited program in Respiratory Care with a Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care or related field required. Master's Degree desirable.

Licensure/Certification:

• CT Respiratory Care Practitioner License, Issuing Agency: State of Connecticut
• Registered Respiratory Therapist, Issuing Agency: National Board for Respiratory Care

Experience: Minimum of eight (8) years experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner which includes a demonstration of increasing responsibility in supervision/management.

Skills

• Demonstrated expertise in a broad spectrum of inpatient Respiratory Care.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor others.
• Exceptional clinical, time management, analytical, and interpersonal skills to ensure operational effectiveness of the assigned shift.
• Regularly exercises independent judgment and discretion in scheduling, planning, organizing, and supervising the day-to-day activities of staff members.
• Works directly with patients and staff to resolve patient-related and staff-related problems.
• Understands and applies the principles of regulatory readiness.
• Ability to interact effectively with staff, patients, families, and other team members in emergency situations.