Supervisor / Respiratory Care

Emory Healthcare • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Join Emory Healthcare (EHC) if you’re looking for an opportunity with one of the nation's leading Atlanta hospitals in cardiology and heart surgery, cancer, neurology, and more! EHC is where those around you are dedicated to the power of teamwork, fostering an environment where you can learn, grow, and innovate with similarly passionate professionals. Work with us to improve the quality of life throughout Georgia through partnerships with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Georgia Institute of Technology, and other organizations and make a bigger, greater impact than you ever thought possible.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care or related science required.
• 5 years or greater with at least two years in charge or supervisory role in a respiratory care department.
• Currently licensed as an active Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Georgia.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Active membership in American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC), BLS & ACLS.

Nice To Haves

• Master's in Respiratory Care or related science preferred.
• ACCS for Adult Critical Care, NRP for Neonatal Critical Care, AE-C & CPFT/RPFT certification highly preferred depending on the supervisor's clinical specialty.

Responsibilities

• Assume an active leadership role under the direction of the department director, assistant director, and manager, in the development of Respiratory Care Services.
• Participate in the departmental budget by continually monitoring and adjusting staffing to meet workload requirements.
• Generate and analyze productivity workload reports to justify staffing adjustments.
• Ensure that all staff are competency verified and support the delivery of high-quality care.
• Demonstrate mastery in the knowledge and skills of their specialized designated area of practices.
• Maintain knowledge and competency skills that are appropriate to the assigned patient demographics.
• Work collaboratively as a member of the department leadership team.
• Manage workflow and appropriate staffing levels through scheduling, delegation, supervision, and resource management.
• Communicate effectively with staff, nurses, physicians, and members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide advanced respiratory care to patients of all ages.
• Complete employee performance evaluations in a timely manner.
• Ensure operating efficiencies and the provision of quality services for internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactively maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Identify patient care issues, act towards a resolution, and communicate with service leaders as appropriate.
• Support departmental and services area quality improvement activities.
• Participate as a super user for annual skill sessions and ongoing staff education.
• Assist with hospital wide respiratory research initiatives.
• Demonstrate proficiency in technology to promote communication, safety concerns, and documentation of care.
• Develop and implement action plans to achieve departmental goals that align with department senior leadership and EHC's vision.
• Assist in annual education competency planning and the revision and development of policies & procedures.
• Counsel, coach, and issue progressive disciplinary actions as warranted in collaboration with departmental leadership.
• Exemplify professionalism and serve as a role model for staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees