Supervisor Respiratory Therapy, Forbes Hospital

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW :

Oversees the daily functions of the Respiratory Care Department in the provision of respiratory care.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

Coordinates the daily operations within the department e.g., quality assurance, performance improvement, productivity monitoring, staffing assignments. (40%)

Performs or makes recommendations relative to hiring, evaluation, coaching, promoting, disciplining and discharging employees by following established HR policies, scheduling. (30%)

Prepare, review and revise department standards of operation and care per regulatory requirements. (5%)

Administers therapeutic respiratory care procedures according to hospital and department policies. (5%)

Ensures compliance with and prepares the department for regulatory agencies. (20%)

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS : Minimum

Bachelor's degree or 3 years of relevant experience and / or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.

Pennsylvania state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

3 years in a clinical setting.

CPR - American Heart Association.

Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.

Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Preferred

Master's Degree.

Previous supervisory experience.

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Req ID : J269654