Respiratory Therapy Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION

Registered Respiratory Therapist Supervisor

• Location : BSW College Station Medical Center, College Station, Texas
• Schedule / Shift : FT Position (Variable Shifts)
• Prefer candidates with Supervisory experience
• This position will require some on-call time. Primarily day position but will need to be available to work night shifts as needed.

JOB SUMMARY

The Respiratory Therapy Supervisor plans, organizes and supervises the activities of the Respiratory staff to ensure the quality care of the patients.

Assist in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Provides day-to-day supervision to the respiratory staff to ensure quality patient care is being delivered.
• Maintains responsibility for optimal staffing levels.
• Participates in behavioral interviews, annual evaluations and disciplinary process of employees.
• Assists in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
• Accountable for optimal utilization of supplies and equipment. Ensures repair and servicing of departmental equipment by biomedical services.

Coordinates and ensures rental equipment usage is appropriate.

• Assists in meeting the educational and developmental needs of the respiratory department and its patients. Participates in the learning experience of new employees and students, serves as a preceptor.
• Serves as a role model for other persons in the department by displaying a positive attitude, encouraging partnerships and promoting positive guest relations.
• Performs patient care in response to workload and staffing shortages.
• Assists in continuous quality improvement activities. Assists in identifying appropriate indicators for department quality improvement programs.

Assists Manager or Director in various corrective processes when problems are identified and investigated.

Will assume the responsibility of operation of the department in the absence of the department Manager / Director.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Advanced knowledge of Respiratory Care modalities, therapies, equipment and medications.
• Ability to make tactical conclusions around the allocation and direction of the work of supervised employees using established guidelines, policies and / or procedures.
• Ability to make effective hiring and termination recommendations.
• Ability to train, and evaluate performance of supervised staff.
• General computer skills, including but not limited to : Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation and email.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following.

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note : Benefits may vary based upon position type and / or level

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
• EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience
• CERTIFICATION / LICENSE / REGISTRATION -

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) : Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Reg Respiratory Therapist (RRT) : Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board Respiratory Care.