Respiratory Therapy Supervisor; Nights

Job Details

Level: Management

Job Location:

Bethany Children's Health Center - Bethany, OK 73008
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: Associate's Degree
Travel Percentage:
None

The Respiratory Supervisor is responsible for coordinating daily clinical operations, supporting staff performance, and ensuring safe and effective respiratory care delivery throughout the facility. This role provides leadership, oversight, and clinical guidance while maintaining a strong presence on patient care units.

Shift: Night Shift

• Associate's degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years as a Respiratory Therapist; preferably in pediatrics.

• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner licensed by the Oklahoma Medical Board.
• Current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Pediatric Life Support (PALS) certification (or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care (Must be willing to and obtain Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credentials within 1 year of hire).
• OR
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care. Current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Pediatric Life Support (PALS) certification (or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire

Provide the core duties required to perform the job daily and the percent of time spent performing the duty.

• Oversee and lead Charge RT communication, rounding, and daily coordination. (15%)
• Oversees audit schedules and ensures compliance with documentation and regulatory standards. (15%)
• Creates daily staff assignments and ensures safe coverage. (15%)
• Completes incident reports and participates in quality improvement efforts. (15%)
• Supports staff during high-acuity situations and clinical escalations. (10%)
• Troubleshoots equipment issues and coordinates maintenance. (10%)
• Supports staff performance, workflow consistency, and safe patient care. (5%)
• Provides direct patient care and may be required to work the floor when staffing, acuity, or operational needs dictate. (10%)
• Other duties as assigned (5%)

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of all activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required by an employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Provide details regarding the scope to include approximately number of direct reports and involvement with hiring, discipline, performance evaluations, workforce management and terminations. If the position is not a supervisor, enter “n/a”.

Direct Reports:
Respiratory Therapy Department employees (CRT, RRT, Provisional, Equipment Technician).

Scope:
The Respiratory Supervisor provides daily clinical and operational oversight for the respiratory therapy team, including managing staffing assignments and supporting schedule coordination. This role offers real-time coaching related to attendance, professionalism, and patient safety, escalating concerns to management as needed. While not responsible for hiring, terminations, or annual evaluations, the Supervisor serves as a frontline leader who supports staff performance, workflow consistency, and safe patient care.

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