Respiratory Supervisor - Neonatal/Pediatric - Nights

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System•Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Respiratory Therapy Supervisor serves as a supervisor (team leader) for assigned areas and to serve as a respiratory care resource for staff and students. This position provides safe and effective respiratory care as an advanced Respiratory Therapist for assigned patient population in accordance with discipline training, Clinical Practice Guidelines, and hospital standards and protocols.

Requirements

Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Respiratory Therapist required
Current registry from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required
Current CPR certification as required by practice setting
Current license as a Respiratory Therapist by the Commonwealth of Virginia required
Current RRT required
Current CPR certification as required by practice setting
Minimum of three (3) years' work experience as a Respiratory Therapist
Must be in a critical care setting if assigned to the Medical Campus
Education, training and/or experience that has satisfied the eligibility requirements of the National Board for Respiratory Care (or its predecessor organization)

Nice To Haves

Four (4) years' work experience as a Respiratory Therapist
Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program

Responsibilities

Non-ordered ventilator parameters, i.e. peak flow, flow trajectory.
Suctioning patients as required
Selection of appropriate ventilators for patients
Consulting with physicians and nurses regarding the appropriateness of the patient care plan
Modifying staff assignments
Call-in additional staff, when appropriate
Maintaining work areas in a clean and well stocked manner.
Supervises assigned respiratory staff
Conducts performance evaluations
Schedules employees
Approves time off and approves equipment rentals.