Supervisor- Respiratory Therapy

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Department:  Respiratory Therapy Main Unit

Work Shift:

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• Test to Child Direct Patient Care:
  In addition to any/all supervisory responsibilities/accountabilities described herein, this position provides direct patient care and serves as the primary respiratory care provider for his/her shift.
• Supervisory:
  Coordinates the activities of the Respiratory Care Department to provide quality service in clinical and non-clinical areas. Performs/reviews quality controls and equipment maintenance. Implements and coordinates compliance with departmental policies/procedures. Oversees chart reviews/auditing and daily revenue analysis.
• Customer Service:
  Evaluates customer service and satisfaction. Recommends and implements action plans for improved outcomes and implements service recovery.
• Staffing:
  Make adjustment necessary to balance the available staff to the comprehensive services expected of the Respiratory Care Department.
• Budget:
  Provides input in preparing and submitting budget requests. Responsible for maintaining compliance.
• Performance monitoring:
  Assures staff competency and proficiency. Evaluates and provides coaching to employees within scope of responsibility. This includes the EXCEL process with all respiratory personnel.
• Regulatory Knowledge:
  Keeps abreast of current regulatory guidelines and assures compliance. (Respiratory Care Practitioner State Licensure, JCAHO, OSHA, etc.).
• Clinical Reference: Maintains a high level of proficiency in all essential functions.

• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill necessary to care for a wide range of patients, including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Must keep abreast of all Respiratory Care Policies and Procedures and assure staff compliance.
• Must possess a strong working knowledge of the Medical Center’s Employee Guidelines (Performance evaluation, Wage & Salary Guidelines, Benefit Time Guidelines, Disciplinary Process, Etc.).
• New employees must complete In Depth hospital orientation, Respiratory Care departmental orientation and Supervisor Orientation, must also meet all annual competency requirements.
• Must possess good communication skills and serve as a role model, reflecting a positive and caring attitude toward patients, staff and the public we serve.
• Serves as a Respiratory Care resource for physicians, nurses, staff and students.
• Ability to organize and prioritize departmental responsibilities to optimize quality patient care.
• Responsible for planning and implementing the workload distribution process to achieve quality, cost effective care.
• Recommends changes in therapeutic modalities to promote the most positive outcome.
• Actively demonstrates CARES and AIDET to promote teamwork within the department and in the patient care areas.
• Extensive contact with patients and staff, including physicians, nurses and other ancillary services.
• Experience contact with patient's family members on a routine basis.
• Will represent the department in service recovery opportunities with freedom to act as they deem necessary to improve customer satisfaction.

• Standing frequently
• Walking frequently
• Sitting occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying frequently up to 100 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling frequently
• Climbing occasionally
• Balancing occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending frequently
• Reaching/Over Head Work occasionally
• Grasping frequently
• Speaking constantly
• Hearing constantly
• Repetitive Motions…