Respiratory Care Supervisor

Respiratory Care Supervisor

The Respiratory Care Supervisor oversees the delivery of high-quality respiratory care and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) services, with a strong focus on pediatric patients. This role combines clinical leadership, direct patient care, and departmental supervision to ensure that respiratory care and ECMO programs operate safely, efficiently, and in alignment with established quality standards. The supervisor provides expert consultation, supports staff development, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and professional practice.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise Respiratory Therapists and ECMO Specialists across a variety of clinical programs and care settings, ensuring safe and effective delivery of respiratory and ECMO services.
• Monitor and evaluate patient volume and acuity levels to maintain compliance with departmental quality assurance and improvement standards for patient care.
• Provide formal evaluation of staff performance, offer coaching and counseling, and apply appropriate disciplinary measures to support performance improvement and professional growth.
• Oversee daily operations of the Respiratory Care Department and ECMO Program, including maintaining appropriate staffing levels, equipment availability, and related resources.
• Deliver direct respiratory care and extracorporeal life support to patients, with a particular focus on pediatric populations, and provide consultative expertise to clinical teams.
• Offer leadership and guidance in the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical practice standards, technical procedures, and departmental policies.
• Promote professionalism, collaboration, and a culture of continuous learning within the respiratory care and ECMO teams.
• Participate actively in quality improvement initiatives, including data review and process optimization, and serve as a departmental representative to clinical programs and interdisciplinary committees.
• Ensure proper operation and monitoring of ECMO equipment, adhering to established safety protocols and best practices.
• Support orientation and ongoing education of respiratory care and ECMO staff, reinforcing competency in pediatric respiratory care and ECMO management.

Essential

Skills:

• Demonstrated expertise in respiratory care, including advanced assessment, treatment, and monitoring of patients requiring respiratory support.
• Hands-on experience with the operation and monitoring of ECMO equipment and extracorporeal life support procedures.
• Minimum of two years of pediatrics experience in a clinical setting, providing respiratory care to pediatric patients.
• Several years of clinical experience as a licensed respiratory therapist, including at least three years in a pediatric specialty.
• Completion of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) training, with one to two years of clinical experience as an Associate ECMO Specialist.
• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or a closely related field.
• Bachelor's Degree in a complementary field is required;
  Bachelor's or Master's Degree is preferred.
• Area of study in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Current Massachusetts license as a Respiratory Therapist or eligibility to convert an existing license to Massachusetts.
• Current registration by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS).
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to supervise, mentor, and evaluate clinical staff.
• Ability to interpret patient acuity and volume data and make informed decisions about staffing and resource allocation.
• Solid understanding of quality assurance and quality improvement principles within a clinical respiratory care environment.

Additional Skills &

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree required
• Master's Degree in a complementary field is preferred and supports advanced leadership responsibilities.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and updating clinical practice guidelines and technical procedures for respiratory care and ECMO services.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and represent the…