Respiratory Therapist Supervisor - Providence Pulmonary Lab - University Hospital

USA Health•Mobile, AL

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist Supervisor provides respiratory therapy care and technical and clinical leadership within the department. The role performs respiratory procedures and treatments, assists with emergency cardio-respiratory care, assesses patient progress, supports patient and family education, and communicates with patients, families, physicians, and the healthcare team. The supervisor also coordinates and assesses staff performance, helps ensure departmental and hospital policies are followed, supports staff education, and assists with department operations, equipment, and supplies. The position includes on-call support when the Critical Care Transport Team has been dispatched and requires competency in neonatal and pediatric critical care transport procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Two years of experience as a respiratory therapist.
Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care upon hire.
Current licensure with the Alabama Board of Respiratory Therapists upon hire.
One advanced life support or specialty credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care appropriate to the patient group upon hire.
A comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the listed requirements.

Responsibilities

Follow compliance requirements, organizational values, hospital policies, confidentiality rules, infection control standards, and safety standards.
Maintain regular and prompt attendance; work the assigned schedule, including overtime and call as required.
Demonstrate CPR according to American Heart Association standards.
Serve as a preceptor for new employees and respiratory students.
Assist in emergency treatment of acute cardio-respiratory arrest.
Administer continuous and intermittent cardio-pulmonary therapeutic procedures and respiratory medications.
Explain the purpose, rationale, precautions, and observations related to skilled procedures.
Assess patient progress according to care plans and suggest therapy approaches to physicians and nurses.
Provide patient care with minimal supervision and determine and provide appropriate patient and family education.
Use proper mechanics when moving, positioning, and transferring patients and moving necessary equipment.
Receive and transcribe cardio-pulmonary orders according to medical staff bylaws.
Provide technical and clinical leadership to cardio-pulmonary staff as needed.
Use a personal computer or terminal to access Clinical Information Systems.
Communicate appropriately with physicians, patients, families, and the healthcare team in person, by telephone, and through messaging systems; respond to overhead pages and electronic messages while on duty.
Maintain accurate and complete documentation, including respiratory therapy flowsheets and records of staff workload assignments, problems, and events.
Accept, assign, and complete duties positively; cooperate with others and support department performance.
Complete mandatory department meetings, education, and hospital requirements, and use cost-effective practices.
Assist with ordering and stocking adequate equipment and supplies; clean and sterilize cardio-respiratory equipment and supplies.
Provide competent age-specific care for neonates, infants and toddlers, preschool and school-age children, adolescents, reproductive-age patients, and post/perimenopausal patients.
Ensure equitable employee scheduling and distribute staff during the shift to support high-quality patient care.
Assess staff work performance, assist with performance evaluations, and counsel or refer employees when indicated.
Teach technical and clinical special procedures and provide in-service instruction as required.
Help ensure hospital and departmental procedures are followed by respiratory therapy shift employees.
Assist the Director with developing and implementing departmental policies and interviewing prospective employees.
Perform Respiratory Technologist duties whenever necessary.
Provide on-call department support when the Critical Care Transport Team has been dispatched.
Maintain knowledge of relevant Critical Care Transport policies and procedures and competency in advanced respiratory therapy transport procedures and skills.
Communicate appropriately with referring hospital personnel and transport team members throughout the transport process.
Participate in committees and assigned quality-measurement improvement activities.