Supervisor, Respiratory Care (full-time)

About the role

To supervise, organize, and coordinate the clinical and technical aspects of all Respiratory services rendered on the shift to ensure the delivery of quality therapeutic services. Also, to assure that all policies and procedures are followed as set forth by the Medical Center and Department Policy and Procedure Manuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and technical supervision and expertise to staff members on each shift.
• Regularly review all staff performance via daily auditing and/or daily rounding to assure adherence to department policies and procedures.
• Counsel staff members, administer and document appropriate disciplinary actions or coaching opportunities when policy and procedures are not followed.
• Coordinate yearly competencies with the department Educator to ensure timely completion before the given deadline.
• Perform therapeutic procedures consistent with the duties and responsibilities of Respiratory Therapist for all ages of the patient population: Infant (birth to 11 mo.), Children (1 yr. to 12 yrs.), Adolescence (13 yrs. to 17 yrs.), Adults (18 yrs. to 64 yrs.), Geriatrics (65 yrs. +).
• Assure that all equipment not in use is returned to the department and is cleaned and processed according to department protocol.
• Coordinate the activities of the staff to ensure the prompt delivery of quality patient care.
• Complete employee evaluations annually according to the HackensackUMC performance management process.
• Provide employees with the opportunity for a mid-year coaching session.
• Competently change the nitrous oxide, oxygen, and nitrogen manifolds, requiring the ability to lift small cylinders weighing approximately 20 lbs. and unfasten regulators, as well as roll T size cylinders weighing approximately 165 lbs. a distance of 15 ft. and remove/replace regulator fittings.
• Assure the manifold systems throughout the hospital are checked once every 8-hour shift and changed when necessary.
• Ensure adequate coverage for all patient care areas and distribute patient care responsibilities to staff according to patient acuity.
• Perform Service Recovery to ensure patient/customer satisfaction when necessary.
• Participate in a rotational supervisory on-call system to assure adequate staffing and departmental functioning.
• Daily monitoring of end-of-shift report to ensure a quality patient report and to eliminate incidental overtime.
• Assist the Manager of Respiratory Care in assuring clinical compliance with national and local fire, safety, state, and JCAHO standards relating to the department by periodic review of procedures and practices.
• Adhere to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational and Managerial Competencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Applied Sciences.
• Graduate of an AMA-accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Minimum of 2 years as a staff therapist.
• 1–3 years of supervisor or manager experience.

Qualifications

Preferred:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited university.

Licenses and Certifications

• Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• NJ Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Working Conditions

• Requires the ability to lift small cylinders weighing approximately 20 lbs. and unfasten regulators.
• Requires the ability to roll T size cylinders weighing approximately 165 lbs. a distance of 15 ft. and remove/replace regulator fittings.

Pay

Minimum rate of $113,609.60 annually.

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay is a reasonable good-faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may differ based on factors including labor market data, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, budget, and grant funding.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, including:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement benefits.
• Eligibility for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions (not reflected in the starting rate).
• Shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.