Supervisor of Respiratory Therapy

Ochsner Health•Slidell, LA

20d

About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job assumes responsibility for maintaining high patient care standards in all aspects of a hospital and/or clinic setting. Coordinates and supervises the schedules and activities of the Therapists and EKG Technicians. Regularly attends meetings and communicates with physicians and supporting clinicians. Actively participates in chart audits and continuous quality improvement, as well as assists with routine maintenance on equipment in assigned department.

Requirements

Education Required - Must either be a graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Care Program or grandfathered in by the state of practice
Work Experience Required - 2 years’ experience as technician or therapist in general adult care to adequately and effectively counsel subordinates. (Neonatal and pediatric experience may be required per certain facilities.)
Certifications Required - Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice
Certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.

Nice To Haves

Preferred - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

Serves as a resource person to the Respiratory Care staff.
Supervises staff through effective human resource management.
Serves as resource to Medical Staff.
Serves as the chart auditor for all quality review in department.
Ensures appropriate administration of and security of medications used in Respiratory Care.
Ensures maintenance of Blood Gas Analyzers and equipment.
Provides care based on physical psycho/social educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of patients in assigned area.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Other related duties as required.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.