Supervisor Respiratory Care

Responsibilities

• Ensures all staff utilize all equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources in a prudent and efficient manner.
• Aids in the development and implementation of continuous quality improvement programs and participates in multi-disciplinary continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Aids in ensuring that all services provided by the department are performed with compassion, understanding, and respect for others.
• Takes initiative to correct and prevent issues that arise.
• Ensures that blood gas systems are operational and that all staff are competent and performing testing in accordance with department policy.
• Ensures staff complete all tasks in their assigned area and have completed all required documentation.
• Ensures that all staff perform their job duties while upholding customer service excellence.
• Facilitates the development of the staff's communication with other providers in relating cardiopulmonary status, and their ability to handle in-depth clinical situations.
• Supports the implementation and development of departmental initiatives, designed to improve staff skill levels and ensures staff participation.
• Promotes the quality and efficiency of his/her own performance through participation in staff educational programs, approved continuing education courses, and specialized skill training programs.
• Analyzes departmental data, prepares reports, and monitors department records.
• Takes initiative to develop long-term improvement strategies.

Qualifications

• 2 years Respiratory Experience
• Associates Degree or equivalent (10 Years experience as licensed therapist substituted for Associates Degree)
• Graduate of AMA approved program
• Successful completion of national certification and/or registry exams administered by the NBRC.
• Current Louisiana State License issued by LSBME and BLS certification ACLS within 1 year of hire.