Respiratory Therapist, RRT Shift Supv

Phoebe Putney Health System•Albany, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the Director in the organizing, planning, directing and coordinating of all activities relating to Respiratory Care Services including ensuring services are within the Hospital's mission, meeting regulatory compliance and ensuring quality, safe, cost effective and efficient patient care is provided. Clinical Coordinators oversee the department in the absence of the Director.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy
1 or more years leadership experience
1 or more years Respiratory Care practice experience
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
ACLS
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
BCLS - Basic Life Support

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Business Administration or Leadership

Responsibilities

Oversee the department in the absence of the Director.
Effectively resolve conflicts, mediating between individuals and groups while maintaining relationships.
Engineer plans to equitably and calmly resolve disputes in a timely manner, identifying and diffusing conflicts before they occur.
Actively participate in budget development and management, monitoring and managing daily staffing assignments to contribute to the Respiratory Care productivity goal.
Control salary expense through effective Human Resources management and seek ways to reduce non-salary expense while maintaining or improving quality.
Provide or recommend care based on patient's condition and needs, identifying expected outcomes and planning based on diagnoses or issues.
Treat patients and families with compassion, follow physician orders, and adapt communication style to listen and respond to patient needs.
Recognize age-specific responses to treatment and provide effective interventions.
Respect patient confidentiality, privacy, and social, spiritual, and cultural needs.
Modify expected outcomes based on changes in patient assessment.
Become competent at accurate and efficient documentation in an electronic system, accurately documenting all pertinent information regarding patient services rendered.
Make corrections to errors following proper time frame and process, and document services rendered as soon after as possible.