Respiratory Care Supervisor

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

7d•$47 - $56

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Supervisor assumes an active leadership role under the direction of the department director, assistant director, and manager in developing Respiratory Care Services. The supervisor contributes to departmental budgeting by monitoring and adjusting staffing to meet workload requirements and by generating and analyzing productivity reports to support staffing decisions. The role ensures staff competency verification, supports high-quality care, and requires mastery in the designated specialty area. The supervisor works collaboratively with department leadership to promote smooth and efficient operations and maintains the knowledge and competency needed to serve assigned patient demographics, including neonates, infants, children, and adults. The supervisor manages workflow and staffing through scheduling, delegation, supervision, and resource management, while also functioning as a Respiratory Care Practitioner providing advanced respiratory care to patients of all ages. The supervisor supports patient and family-centered care, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, service recovery, staff education, respiratory research, and department initiatives. Leadership responsibilities include developing and implementing action plans aligned with departmental and organizational goals, supporting competency and education planning, contributing to policies and procedures, leading projects, mentoring and coaching staff, evaluating employee performance, and participating in interdisciplinary committees. The position models Emory’s behavioral and service standards and promotes safety, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care or a related science.
At least 5 years of experience, including at least 2 years in a charge or supervisory role in a respiratory care department.
Active Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state of Georgia.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Active membership in the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC).
BLS and ACLS.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Respiratory Care or a related science.
Depending on clinical specialty, ACCS for Adult Critical Care, NRP for Neonatal Critical Care, and AE-C and CPFT/RPFT certifications are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor and adjust staffing to meet workload requirements; generate and analyze productivity reports to support staffing decisions.
Ensure staff competency verification and support the delivery of high-quality care.
Demonstrate mastery of the knowledge and skills required in the assigned specialty area and maintain competency appropriate to assigned patient demographics.
Manage workflow and staffing through scheduling, delegation, supervision, and resource management.
Provide advanced respiratory care to patients of all ages as a competent Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Communicate effectively with staff, nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members, and promote teamwork.
Advance evidence-based practice, lead department and service-area initiatives, and mentor colleagues.
Promote operating efficiency and quality services for internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain a safe environment, identify patient-care issues, support resolution and service recovery, and communicate with service leaders as appropriate.
Support departmental and service-area quality improvement activities.
Participate as a super user in annual skills sessions and ongoing staff education.
Assist with hospital-wide respiratory research initiatives.
Use technology, including EPIC, BCMA, email, websites, and patient databases, to support communication, safety, and care documentation.
Develop and implement action plans that advance departmental goals aligned with senior leadership and Emory Healthcare’s vision.
Assist with annual education and competency planning and with revising and developing policies and procedures.
Assist in educating healthcare providers outside the department.
Serve as a lead Respiratory Care Practitioner champion for a project and assist the leadership team.
Seek involvement in interdisciplinary collaborative committees.
Model Emory Behavioral Standards and Service Culture Guidelines and provide patient- and family-centered care.
Complete employee performance evaluations in a timely manner.
Counsel and coach employees and issue progressive disciplinary actions when warranted, in collaboration with departmental leadership.
Exemplify professionalism and serve as a role model for staff; demonstrate motivation, discipline, and accountability.
Attend meetings and in-services regularly.
Perform other duties as assigned.