Respiratory Supervisor

Trinity Health•Fort Lauderdale, FL

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About The Position

Directs, coordinates, and supervises the daily activities of the Respiratory Care Department under the direction of the Manager of Respiratory Therapy Services. Ensures procedures are carried out timely, professionally, and efficiently, and maintains clinical coordination of quality patient care across patient care areas. Provides direct respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. The role requires thorough knowledge of mechanical ventilation and respiratory therapy equipment, critical-care treatment and care, patient assessment, anatomy and physiology, pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy assistance, arterial blood gas laboratory operations, and maintenance of blood gas analyzers and co-oximeters. Performs respiratory therapy and diagnostic procedures and helps teach and train associates. The supervisor maintains clinical competency across neonatal, pediatric, and adult critical-care areas; oversees ventilation care and weaning practices; and evaluates therapies according to Medical Necessity Guidelines and applicable therapist-driven protocols. The position also supervises and performs blood gas laboratory duties and pulmonary function testing, supports staff orientation and competency programs, and holds staff accountable for position responsibilities. Holy Cross Health Florida in Fort Lauderdale states that it has been named one of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals by Forbes. The organization describes a commitment to dignity, inclusion, and compassionate, person-centered care, and identifies itself as an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program.
At least three years of experience in all aspects of respiratory care, including care of neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the Department of Health.
ACLS certification required.
BLS certification required.
Thorough knowledge of mechanical ventilation, respiratory therapy equipment and modalities, critical-care treatment and care, patient assessment, anatomy and physiology, pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy assistance, arterial blood gas laboratory operations, and equipment maintenance for arterial blood gas analyzers and co-oximeters.
Ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs and understand the range of treatment needed by patients.

Responsibilities

Direct, coordinate, and supervise the daily activities of the Respiratory Care Department under the direction of the Manager of Respiratory Therapy Services.
Ensure procedures are carried out timely, professionally, and efficiently, and coordinate quality patient care across patient care areas.
Provide direct respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
Perform floor care therapies and oxygen administration according to policy and procedure.
Maintain clinical competency in mechanical ventilation in adult critical-care units and operate and maintain ventilation devices safely and effectively.
Recommend mechanical ventilation settings and modes, participate in care of mechanically ventilated patients, suggest clinically appropriate weaning approaches, and assist therapists with uncommon modes of therapy.
Use weaning and temporary ventilator management policies as requested or needed, and apply pressure-control ventilation appropriately.
Work in neonatal, pediatric, and adult critical-care areas and maintain annual clinical competency.
Evaluate patient therapies according to Medical Necessity Guidelines and ensure therapists follow therapist-driven protocols when applicable.
Perform endotracheal intubation and extubation and assist therapists in developing competency in these procedures.
Supervise, train, and perform daily blood gas laboratory duties, including maintenance and quality control; oversee laboratory function to ensure appropriate quality control and compliance with State and J.C.A.H.O. requirements.
Supervise, train, and perform complete pulmonary function tests and screening spirometry, ensuring quality studies for pulmonologist interpretation.
Participate in and coordinate educational, orientation, and competency programs.
Orient new staff members and modify orientation as needed to meet staff and department requirements.
Identify situations requiring supervisory guidance, including extreme problems or legal counsel.
Maintain knowledge of departmental job descriptions and key position requirements, hold subordinates accountable for their responsibilities, and maintain departmental records so relief supervisors understand staff capabilities.