Supervisor Respiratory Care Services- Full Time Days

About the role

Penn Medicine is dedicated to its tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in medicine. This position supports the Leadership team in the Respiratory Care Services department at Chester County Hospital and the healthcare system leadership in the clinical implementation and evaluation of Respiratory Care Services. The Respiratory Care Supervisor ensures annual competencies, required certifications, ongoing continuing education, and support for Respiratory Therapists under direct report, and acts in the absence of the Director and Clinical Manager.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate sound judgment, leadership, and professionalism at all times.
• Support supervision of shift activities and assignments of respiratory care personnel while taking a patient care assignment.
• Act as a resource for respiratory care staff during the shift and for the health care team throughout the hospital.
• Serve as a role model and advocate a highly efficient, accountable, and collaborative team environment between staff and physicians.
• Deliver the highest standards of patient safety and quality of care.
• Oversee and maintain departmental programs by developing and revising clinical policies and procedures; assist with department quality assurance, review, audit documentation, and control.
• Work closely with the Clinical Manager and other departments to identify gaps and solutions in clinical systems and processes.
• Assist with RT departmental schedule and call‑outs.
• Assist with staff competencies and in‑services.
• Oversee equipment processing and supplies as needed to meet patient care demands.
• Resolve problems when systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Address employee concerns, conflicts, and customer‑related issues according to hospital policy.
• Perform duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization.

Credentials

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (Required)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Required)
• Respiratory Therapist (Required)

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required) – Respiratory Care, other health science, education, or business.
• 3+ years Critical Care experience, including Level 3 NICU experience, or currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science program.
• Master of Arts or Science (Preferred) – Respiratory Care, other health science, education, or business.
• Previous leadership experience in a respiratory care or pulmonary diagnostics lab (preferred).

Benefits

We believe the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits program includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region, along with a full suite of health and wellness benefits.

Schedule

Work schedule consists of four 9‑hour shifts per week, one of five weekends, with no holiday work required.