Respiratory Care Shift Supervisor - Eamc Respiratory Care

East Alabama Hospital • Opelika, AL

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About The Position

At East Alabama Medical Center (EAMC), the mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate health care, with high standards for customer service, quality, and cost control.

The Respiratory Care Shift Supervisor is the front-line representative and leader for the Respiratory Care Team. The position ensures, through observation and audits, that clinical, regulatory, and financial practices and resources meet EAMC policy and operational needs. The supervisor assigns work, coordinates patient care through direct and indirect observation, and assists staff at the bedside. The role supports Respiratory Care management in establishing best-practice performance and practice standards and ensuring adherence to department policies, procedures, and clinical practice. The supervisor promotes accountability, professional communication, teamwork, and shared decision-making among team members, and coordinates respiratory care activities across acute care, critical care, and other related patient care areas. The position works to ensure appropriate coordination and distribution of staffing and resources.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Three years of clinical experience.
• Alabama State and NBRC License of Respiratory Care within one year of hire or transfer.
• BLS within 90 days of date of hire (DOH).
• ACLS and PALS within 12 months of date of hire (DOH).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Respiratory Therapy from a CoARC program.
• Five years of clinical experience.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• RRT, RPFT, ACCS, NPS, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP credentials.

Responsibilities

• Lead and represent the Respiratory Care Team.
• Use observation and audits to ensure clinical, regulatory, and financial practices and resources meet EAMC policy and operational needs.
• Assign work and coordinate patient care through direct and indirect observation.
• Assist staff at the bedside.
• Assist Respiratory Care management in establishing best-practice performance and practice standards.
• Ensure adherence to department policies, procedures, and clinical practice.
• Promote accountability, professional communication, teamwork, and shared decision-making among team members.
• Coordinate respiratory care activities across acute care, critical care, and other related patient care areas.
• Coordinate and distribute staffing and resources appropriately.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree