Supervisor of Respiratory Therapy

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Winchester, MA

24d•$45 - $67

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Under the general direction of the Associate Director of Cardiopulmonary, oversees and directs the daily clinical aspects of Respiratory Therapy. Responsible for staffing and the oversight of therapists and technicians assignments and clinical education. Performs all duties of a Respiratory Therapist.

Requirements

Associates of Science degree in Respiratory Care with Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials required.
At least 5 years experience in an acute care setting.
Excellent clinical, communication and interpersonal skills required.
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team necessary.
Must possess good technical aptitude to understand and operate highly complex medical equipment.
Valid State of Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist License and/or limited permit that is registered or registry eligible.
Basic Life Support Certification

Nice To Haves

Supervisory as well as a background in education and or training preferred or at least 3 years of progression in work related responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Reviews, collects and evaluates relevant clinical data.
Performs both basic and advanced therapeutic procedures for patients of all age groups from neonates through geriatrics.
Provides effective education to patients, families, students and co-workers as appropriate.
Performs emergency and acute Respiratory Care procedures in accordance with the quality guidelines in the departmental policy and procedure manual.
Provides required written documentation in clear concise language and in a timely manner.
Assembles checks and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on Respiratory Care equipment.
Performs diagnostic procedures including, but not limited to, arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, pulmonary functions, oximetry and peak flows.
Participates in the hospital’s Tuberculosis Mask Fit Testing program.
Performs fit testing procedures and provides necessary documentation.
Assists with arrangements for Durable Medical Equipment ordered for patients being discharged in need of respiratory devices.
Prepares documentation, contacts provider and provides education for patient and families being discharged with such devices.
Assists the Associate Director in oversight of the Durable Medical Equipment companies, meets with Representatives as needed and ensures complies on rotation meet the needs of our patients.
Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice.
Enters billing into the EPIC system for all services provided.
Participates in on-call rotation.
Interviews, hires, orients, evaluates and when necessary disciplines staff.
Trains and coaches staffs to ensure position performance and hospital set initiatives are met.
Establishes work schedules within department to insure adequate staffing, revises schedule as needed.
Varies schedule to be able to properly assess operations and staff performance.
Provides biannual inservice training for Respiratory Therapy staff that includes trigger competencies in Respiratory Therapy and or new evidence based practice medicine in Respiratory care.
Evaluates trials and recommends new equipment and technologies.
Participates on Hospital Committees.
Participates in Departmental QA / PI initiatives making changes and recommendations. Including CAP inspections for the ABG lab
Role models Service Excellence mentors, educates and develops plans to recognize subpar service excellence as well as recognition for above par service excellence.