Supervisor-Respiratory Care

Loma Linda • Murrieta, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor-Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) Relief possesses
advanced skills in assessment and appropriate application of respiratory care
services. Is responsible for the coordination of respiratory care services on
their shift including appropriate staffing and workload development. Resolves
technical problems and ensures equipment availability. Ensures documentation of
treatment and diagnostic information is recorded in the medical record.
Demonstrates advanced clinical assessment, problem solving, critical thinking,
and communication skills.  Able to respond and participate in emergency patient
care and coordinate the Respiratory Care staff and their role. Maintains a
recognized area of clinical expertise in both adult and infant care, and uses it
in practice, teaching, and consultation. Serves as a role model and provides a
positive influence to initiate and facilitate change. Contributes meaningful
information and insight to periodic staff performance evaluations, and
participates as necessary in staff counseling and conflict resolution. Performs
other duties as needed.

Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice,
teamwork and wholeness.

Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith and values based
Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission,
purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.

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individual, regardless of gender, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry,
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We appreciate your interest in Loma Linda and wish you success in your job
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Requirements

• An Associate Degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program required.
• Two (2) years of clinical experience required.
• Advanced understanding of assembly and troubleshooting skills for patient/machine equipment; draw blood; assess (patient or examination); perform preventative maintenance; calibrate equipment.
• Able to read; write legibly; speak in English (and Spani preferred) with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment.
• Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction.
• Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail.
• Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care; see adequately read medical records, and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner License from the State of California is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required.
• Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) certification and maintaining a current age-specific Advanced Life Support Provider certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through an American Heart Association (AHA) provider training program are required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) is required.
• Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, Emotional Support (STABLE) Program certification required, or must be obtained by the sixth month of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Is responsible for the coordination of respiratory care services on their shift including appropriate staffing and workload development.
• Resolves technical problems and ensures equipment availability.
• Ensures documentation of treatment and diagnostic information is recorded in the medical record.
• Able to respond and participate in emergency patient care and coordinate the Respiratory Care staff and their role.
• Serves as a role model and provides a positive influence to initiate and facilitate change.
• Contributes meaningful information and insight to periodic staff performance evaluations, and participates as necessary in staff counseling and conflict resolution.
• Performs other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees