Respiratory Therapist I Supervisor

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University•Brooklyn, NY

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About The Position

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors. Bargaining Unit: UUP Job Summary: The Department of Respiratory Therapy at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Respiratory Therapist I Supervisor. The successful candidate will: Oversee departmental educational activities including activities such as: orientation of new respiratory therapists, departmental in-services and educational programs; lectures and clinical training sessions for medical, nursing, and other staff. May work days or nights based on staff educational needs. Supervise, and evaluate respiratory therapy staff assigned to all areas and covering all age groups. Provide respiratory care for acute patients under the direction of a physician, including but not limited to drawing blood gases for analysis, adjustment of ventilation or other equipment within the limits of the physician's instructions, and recording respiratory progress in patient records. Oversee the shift and assist the RT's with patient care concerns; oversee hand-off huddles. Assist with scheduling. Supervise the transport, disinfection, and sterilization of equipment as per infection control guidelines. Evaluate in performance of subordinates and ensure that departmental goals are met. Participate in departmental & hospital performance improvement initiatives; this may include special projects and data collection. Participate in product evaluations and treatment planning. Perform other duties related to the efficient and effective operation of the respiratory care department to ensure a high level of patient care is maintained.

Requirements

New York State Respiratory Therapist License.
Associate of Applied Science or Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy or graduate of a two-year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program.
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
BLS (or to be obtained within 1-year of hire date).
NRP required to work NICU.

Nice To Haves

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

Responsibilities

Oversee departmental educational activities including activities such as: orientation of new respiratory therapists, departmental in-services and educational programs; lectures and clinical training sessions for medical, nursing, and other staff.
May work days or nights based on staff educational needs.
Supervise, and evaluate respiratory therapy staff assigned to all areas and covering all age groups.
Provide respiratory care for acute patients under the direction of a physician, including but not limited to drawing blood gases for analysis, adjustment of ventilation or other equipment within the limits of the physician's instructions, and recording respiratory progress in patient records.
Oversee the shift and assist the RT's with patient care concerns; oversee hand-off huddles.
Assist with scheduling.
Supervise the transport, disinfection, and sterilization of equipment as per infection control guidelines.
Evaluate in performance of subordinates and ensure that departmental goals are met.
Participate in departmental & hospital performance improvement initiatives; this may include special projects and data collection.
Participate in product evaluations and treatment planning.
Perform other duties related to the efficient and effective operation of the respiratory care department to ensure a high level of patient care is maintained.