Supervisor, Respiratory Care

Adventist Health

About The Position

Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe. Adventist Health Sonora Accreditations/Awards: Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification from The Joint Commission “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group (Spring 2025, Fall 2024) Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll from the California Department of Public Health Healthcare-Associated Infections Program Blue Zones Project Approved™ Worksite Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital from The Chartis Center for Rural Health (2023) Job Summary: Assists in the management and coordination of respiratory care services within the organization. Demonstrates the ability to meet the needs and provide service to all age groups-infancy through geriatrics. Supervises technicians, technologists, Respiratory Care Practitioners and ancillary personnel. Coordinates and equally performs those duties directly involved with a variety of respiratory care procedures. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required Master's Degree: Preferred Five years' clinical experience in an acute care setting: Preferred Leadership experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner: Required Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential: Required in CA, OR, and HI Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS OR HS-PALS OR RQIPALS) certification: Preferred Facility Specific License/Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or HeartCode PALS (HPALS): Required Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP): Required Essential Functions: Coordinates technicians, technologists, Respiratory Care Practitioners and ancillary personnel within the specific areas, procedures and satellites of the department. Coordinates and equally performs those duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures. Directs and coordinates department activities and staffing assignments for patient care, reassessing needs throughout the shift and making adjustments as needed. Assesses and prepares staffing schedules that meet departmental needs for all shifts as needed. Monitors employee time and attendance. Monitors and evaluates unit operation for quality and efficiency with a focus on improvement. Demonstrates leadership skills by providing positive role model and enhancing personal growth. Demonstrates communication skills through interaction with customers, peers, physicians and other departments. Monitors and evaluates employee performance , competencies and productivity to ensure proper work levels of quality and quantity are maintained. Evaluate staff performance for annual appraisal and ongoing as performance issues arise. Coaches as needed. Provides corrective action, where deems appropriate, through the issuance of oral and written reprimands. In-services newly hired personnel and recommends, participates, and formulates teaching programs and in-service educational classes. Ensures the quality improvement programs for the department meets regulatory agency standards along with providing statistical reports and updates. Performs Quality Assurance audits to monitor quality of Respiratory functions for their specific areas. Reviews and updates departmental policies and procedure with Respiratory Manager. Reports challenges related to staffing, morale, work methods, and procedures. Coordinates and supervises operational policies and procedures within the assigned department. Interfaces with vendors regarding supplies and equipment making purchase recommendations to administrative personnel. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner: Required
Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential: Required in CA, OR, and HI
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or HeartCode PALS (HPALS): Required
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP): Required

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree: Preferred
Five years' clinical experience in an acute care setting: Preferred
Leadership experience: Preferred
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS OR HS-PALS OR RQIPALS) certification: Preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinates technicians, technologists, Respiratory Care Practitioners and ancillary personnel within the specific areas, procedures and satellites of the department.
Coordinates and equally performs those duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures.
Directs and coordinates department activities and staffing assignments for patient care, reassessing needs throughout the shift and making adjustments as needed.
Assesses and prepares staffing schedules that meet departmental needs for all shifts as needed.
Monitors employee time and attendance.
Monitors and evaluates unit operation for quality and efficiency with a focus on improvement.
Demonstrates leadership skills by providing positive role model and enhancing personal growth.
Demonstrates communication skills through interaction with customers, peers, physicians and other departments.
Monitors and evaluates employee performance , competencies and productivity to ensure proper work levels of quality and quantity are maintained.
Evaluate staff performance for annual appraisal and ongoing as performance issues arise.
Coaches as needed.
Provides corrective action, where deems appropriate, through the issuance of oral and written reprimands.
In-services newly hired personnel and recommends, participates, and formulates teaching programs and in-service educational classes.
Ensures the quality improvement programs for the department meets regulatory agency standards along with providing statistical reports and updates.
Performs Quality Assurance audits to monitor quality of Respiratory functions for their specific areas.
Reviews and updates departmental policies and procedure with Respiratory Manager.
Reports challenges related to staffing, morale, work methods, and procedures.
Coordinates and supervises operational policies and procedures within the assigned department.
Interfaces with vendors regarding supplies and equipment making purchase recommendations to administrative personnel.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.