Respiratory Therapy Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily operations of the Respiratory Therapy Department to include staff interviews, employment decisions, orientation, performance evaluations, employee training and development, as well as inventory, equipment, and instrument issues.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and licensing agencies and ensures departmental services provided are appropriate to the scope and level of care for the patients served.
• (Only applies to RT Supervisors/Safety Officers) Ensures regulatory compliance regarding all aspects of the Safety Officer Role and oversees all Safety Officer Functions including but not limited to the following: EOC Manual updates, Safety meetings, Safety Rounds, orientation and training, regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
• Ensures ongoing Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) of departmental services in coordination with Quality Management assisting with routine data collection and reporting quality metrics.
• Actively participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings (IDT) and reports patient goals, progress, and barriers to ensure delivery of quality patient care.
• Captivates Pulmonary/Physician Rounds and maintains a direct line of communication with all pulmonary physicians in order to facilitate/implement, and routinely monitor weaning patients from mechanical ventilation; if protocols do not exist, works toward implementation at the location.
• Coordinates and actively participates in Pulmonary/Physician Rounds and maintains a direct line of communication with all pulmonary physicians in order to facilitate/implement, and routinely monitor weaning patients from mechanical ventilation; if protocols do not exist, works toward implementation at the location.
• Works in collaboration with the Rehab Leadership to create, advise, implement and promote the mobility program for all ventilated patients where applicable.
• Maintains oversight of assessment and intervention skills and provides ongoing education and competency assessment, regarding respiratory care practices, for all non-respiratory personnel as needed.
• Acts as a resource for case management for those patients requiring respiratory services, to ensure a safe and efficient discharge process.

Requirements

• Current State License
• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist credential (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Current BLS certification, ACLS required within 6 months of hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shirt).

Qualifications

• Three (3) years’ experience as a Respiratory Therapist in an Acute Care setting preferred
• One year supervisory experience within the last three years is preferred