Respiratory Therapist Supervisor – Adult - Jefferson Hwy - Three - Day Shifts

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.

Webelieve that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job assumes responsibility for maintaining high patient care standards in all aspects of a hospital and/or clinic setting. Coordinates and supervises the schedules and activities of the Therapists and EKG Technicians. Regularly attends meetings and communicates with physicians and supporting clinicians. Actively participates in chart audits and continuous quality improvement, as well as assists with routine maintenance on equipment in assigned department.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Required
- Must either be a graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Care Program or grandfathered in by the state of practice

Required - 2 years’ experience as technician or therapist in general adult care to adequately and effectively counsel subordinates.

(Neonatal and pediatric experience may be required per certain facilities.)

Required
- Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice

Certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association

Preferred
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.

• Serves as a resource person to the Respiratory Care staff.
• Supervises staff through effective human resource management.
• Serves as resource to Medical Staff.
• Serves as the chart auditor for all quality review in department.
• Ensures appropriate administration of and security of medications used in Respiratory Care.
• Ensures maintenance of Blood Gas Analyzers and equipment.
• Provides care based on physical psycho/social educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of patients in assigned area.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended…