Respiratory Therapist Supervisor

Department:RespiratorySchedule/Status:7:00-3:00pm; Full TimeStandard Hours/Week:40General Description:Under the supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Manager, RT Supervisor is responsible for the daily activities of the Respiratory Care Section, including the Bronchoscopy Lab, Pulmonary Functions Lab, and Blood Gas Lab areas of the Cardiopulmonary Department. Managerial functions: Assists with human resource activities, recommends capital equipment replacement, coordinates the staff schedule, time and attendance, and call coverage, recommends process improvement plans. Clinical functions: Provides all therapeutic respiratory care procedures utilizing a multidisciplinary approach in an acute or critical care environment. Performs assessment and reassessment of the patient with the development of a care plan. The position shall exemplify the desired Culture of Choice and philosophies of Parrish Healthcare.Key Responsibilities:Directly supervises the Respiratory Care staff and RT Quality Control Coordinator. Evaluates quality of Respiratory Care practice, instructing and assisting staff as may be necessary. Analyzes and resolves problems requiring supervisory authority.Assists with interviews and coordinates the orientation of new team members. Conducts employee performance appraisals, disciplinary process and annual competency evaluations.Develops and approves Respiratory Care staff schedules and call coverage. Adjust staffing according to workload as necessary assuring that all areas are maintained and properly staffed. Reviews department productivity and adjusts staffing level. Enters all variances into computerized scheduling system.Assists with the formation of the annual Respiratory Care Education plan. Coordinates and supervises Training/ Development of Respiratory Care staff.Performs, monitors, and is competent to teach others all aspects of Respiratory Care based on established standards. Collaborates with other health team members to formulate agreeable healthcare goals with the patient and/or family. Provides education to the patient and/or family. Demonstrates competency in all procedures within the scope of practice, as appropriate for all ages of patient served.Reviews department policies and procedures on an ongoing basis. Submits new policy/ procedure implementations or revisions for approval. Refines department procedures to improve efficiency. Communicates and educates staff to the changes on an ongoing basis.Assists with the recommendation and evaluation of the capital and operational budget requests. Supervises the ordering, storing, and maintenance of routine Respiratory Care supplies and medications.Oversees Quality Assessment data collection and reports. Recommends actions to resolve or improve variance data.Leader Rounding and Hourly Rounding on Patients.Bedside Shift Report.Updating and Maintaining Patient White BoardPerforms similar or related duties as assigned.Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as it pertains to the work areaRequirements:Formal Education:Associate's Degree or other Two Year College equivalent required.AMA Approved Respiratory Therapy Program preferredWork Experience:3 to <5 years, with 1 to 2 years in a supervisory capacity.Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:State of Florida CRT or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license required.BCLS, ACLS through The American Heart Association required.NRP through The American Heart Association (AHA) or American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) required.Full Time Benefits:Eligible to participate in a number of PMC-sponsored benefits, including:Annual Accrual of 152 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) HoursHealth, Dental and Vision Insurance403(b) Retirement ProgramTuition Reimbursement/Educational AssistanceEAP, Flex Spending, Accident, Critical and Other Applicable Benefits

Salary : $1,540 - $1,990