Respiratory Supervisor FT Days

About the Role

Kindred Hospital Santa Ana is a long-term acute care hospital providing extended recovery care. Under the supervision of the Director/Manager of Respiratory Therapy, this role assists in coordinating and supervising respiratory care staff, administering respiratory therapy and life support, and performing diagnostic testing of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, defining, and developing Respiratory Care’s scope of practice, including new services.
• Implements efficient services aligned with the hospital’s Mission/Vision.
• Plans, coordinates, and supervises staff activities during shifts.
• Ensures correct administration of respiratory medications and treatments based on patient age and clinical conditions.
• Assists in maintaining staff competence in patient care, including reading physician orders, analyzing arterial blood gases, and operating equipment safely.
• Keeps staff informed of clinical issues and ensures adherence to departmental and hospital policies.
• Assists in staffing/scheduling to meet patient care needs.
• Delegates patient care and ensures compliance with respiratory therapy standards.
• Maintains effective communication with staff and administration.
• Schedules cardiopulmonary procedures and maintains records/reports.
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment for proper functioning.
• Interacts professionally with patients/families and involves them in care planning.
• Performs and assists in training and evaluating staff on procedures and tasks.
• Responds to emergency situations and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Demonstrated critical thinking, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work under stress and respond quickly in emergencies.
• Good and regular attendance.

Qualifications

• Respiratory Therapy education as required for credentialing by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Current Respiratory Therapy license from the appropriate state licensing body.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential in compliance with the National Board for Respiratory Care Credential Maintenance Program (CMP).
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Two years of experience in all aspects of respiratory care services preferred.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.

Pay

$32.25–$40.90 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• FSA/HSA options.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Wellness programs.