Supervisor Respiratory Therapy, Atrium Health Stanly

About the role

Department 36402 Atrium Health Stanly - Respiratory Therapy Services. This is a full-time position with 40 hours per week, on a dayshift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises clinical activities of the cardiopulmonary staff.
• Assures the appropriate quality of care is administered as designated by physician orders or protocol.
• Conducts orientation for new employees and coordinates continual education of staff.
• Maintains and evaluates supplies and equipment.
• Assures that JCAHO standards and organization clinical policies are being followed.
• Assists in the development and implementation of departmental goals.
• Provides direct patient care as needed.
• Supervises individuals who perform all aspects of services rendered by the Cardiopulmonary Services department throughout the facility.
• Consults with physicians on the effectiveness of therapy, makes appropriate recommendations and provides direction to the nursing staff.
• Assists staff in direct patient care duties to include diagnostics and therapeutics.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care required.
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care required.
• Currently licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner for the state of applicable state required.
• Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy with a minimum of two years in a Respiratory Care Department or a RRT equivalent with a minimum of five years in a Respiratory Care Department required.
• Working knowledge of all phases of Respiratory Care technology pertinent to this position.
• Basic Life Support for healthcare providers thru the American Heart Association required.
• Advanced certificates per facility policy.

Physical Requirements

Position requires repetitive physical activity with considerable walking and standing. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Work requires the ability to move patients of all age groups and equipment. May be exposed to odors, low lighting, and crowded working conditions. Must have intact sense of sight, hearing, smell and touch.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and more. Specific benefits include:

• Compensation: base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

Pay

Pay range: $38.20 - $57.30.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.