Respiratory Therapy Supervisor

Ardent Health Services•Tyler, TX

About The Position

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Respiratory Therapy Supervisor in Tyler, TX. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system, serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our Midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program, and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

Requirements

5 years of critical care/clinical respiratory therapy experience.
Bachelor’s Degree.
Minimum of a two year associates degree from an accredited Respiratory Care program.
Licensed practitioner by the State of Texas.
Registered Respiratory Therapist through the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and NRP (must be completed within 90 days of hire.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

Three years of progressively more responsible work experience in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

The Pulmonary Services Supervisor, under the guidance of the Director of Pulmonary Services, manages the staff of their respective shifts in the clinical, technical, and administrative matters as they relate to the philosophy and the goals of the Pulmonary Services Department.
Supervises clinical activities and provides clinical assistance
Maintains staffing levels to meet patients’ needs.
Performs annual staff evaluations and staff counseling.
Participates in department quality improvement initiatives.
Provides department leadership.
Must possess excellent working knowledge of pulmonary equipment and be able perform all respiratory procedures.
Provides good customer service by utilizing good communication skills and technical skills knowledge to ensure UTHealth and departmental objectives are maintained.