Respiratory Therapy Supervisor - Nights

UHealthSolutions, Inc.•Butner, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UHealthSolutions, Inc. is seeking to hire a Respiratory Therapist Supervisor to work within The Federal Medical Center in Butner, NC. FMC Butner is a United States federal prison in North Carolina for male inmates of all security levels who have special health needs. It is part of the Butner Federal Correctional Complex and is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, a division of the United States Department of Justice. It is located near the Research Triangle area of Durham, Raleigh and Chapel Hill. Job Summary: Supervise, perform, evaluate and coordinate diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Services Procedures Manual, performing work in accordance with physician orders in BOP patient populations in intermediate, intensive and emergency care areas.

Requirements

Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean.
Completes annual educational requirements.
Wears identification while on duty.
Ensures compliance with policies and procedures.
North Carolina State Licensure
Registry RRT/CRT by the National Association for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
High school graduate (diploma or equivalent)
Completion of a 2 year AMA approved respiratory care program (Associates Degree or the equivalent).
Must maintain North Carolina annual license requirements for CEUs.
Three years experience in clinical respiratory therapy, including one year experience in intensive care respiratory therapy; supervisory experience preferred.
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
Knowledge necessary to make appropriate clinical decisions and interaction relative to the specific age of a patient.
Skills validation/certification of competencies for the duties and responsibilities required for Respiratory Therapist.
Maintain North Carolina License requirements for CEUs.
Work involves contact with patients of all ages, family members, physicians, nursing, and all other members of the health care team.
Work is performed in all areas of the institution.
Work may require lifting or pushing in excess of 30 pounds.
Required to carry emergency airway bag weighing approximately 20 pounds
Work requires walking, running, climbing and bending.
Customer service and communication expertise
All employees must show proof of vaccination or seek exemption or accommodation related to disability, medical or religious based reason(s) by their 1st day of employment.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.
All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.
All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.
Successful completion of the “Introduction to Correctional Techniques”, three week training course is required.
This position has been identified as test designated. Incumbents will be subject to urinalysis testing under the BOP Drug Free Workplace Plan.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in additional (second) language desirable.
supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform all duties and responsibilities of the Respiratory Care Practitioner
Develop clinical care protocols.
Evaluate patient care plans
Assure respiratory care staff competency and safety.
Appraise performance of all staff members.
Develop performance plans and professional goals
Implement any necessary corrective actions
Monitor adherence to policy, procedures and practice guidelines
Coordinate the evaluation of products/equipment.
Coordinate and monitor departmental improvement projects.
Provide input into departmental equipment selection and function.
Assure safe and appropriate working environment.
Assure appropriate supply inventory.
Provide input into applicant hiring and termination decisions.
Monitor and report all patient care, safety, medication, technical and employee incidents.
Assess human resource requirements daily.
Assure appropriate staff and skill level
Assess human resource requirements daily
Assume on-call responsibilities as needed
Provides timely communication on pertinent information to management.
Demonstrates an “it’s my job attitude” by doing appropriate tasks that are not assigned and performing other duties as assigned.
Works effectively and cooperatively in groups/teams.
Takes appropriate actions to meet the needs and expectations of the customer.
Interacts with employees, patients, physicians, and anyone else while at work in a professional manner.
Serves as a positive example by speaking positively about other employees, departments, physicians and the federal medical center.
Follows department and hospital policies and procedures.
Follows appropriate infection control practices.
Assists with training of employees as needed.