Supervisor- Respiratory Care

Mercy • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

Supervises Respiratory Care staff to ensure care is delivered safely and with quality, in accordance with policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines. Develops staff and encourages adherence to hospital policy. Assists with planning, implementing, and evaluating operations, techniques, and technology to ensure appropriate respiratory care. Also provides direct respiratory care, monitors patient conditions, collaborates and communicates openly with the healthcare team, and serves as a clinical resource for coworkers, patients, and visitors. Performs responsibilities in a manner consistent with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited college program in Respiratory Care.
• Hold a current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the state of practice.
• Five or more years of experience.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); BLS may be obtained upon hire. Alternatively, a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the NBRC with 10 years of leadership experience may substitute for RRT.
• Strong interpersonal skills and conflict-resolution ability.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Possess the skills and judgment necessary to implement a medical plan of care, clinical interventions, and procedures as needed for patient care.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care or a related field.
• One year of leadership experience.
• ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications; may be obtained upon hire if needed.
• ACCS (Adult Critical Care Specialist) or NPS (Neonatal Specialist) credential from the NBRC.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office tools such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Respiratory Care staff and ensure safe, quality care in accordance with policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
• Develop staff and encourage adherence to hospital policy.
• Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating operations, techniques, and technology to ensure appropriate respiratory care.
• Provide direct patient care and monitor patient conditions.
• Work collaboratively with the healthcare team and communicate openly.
• Serve as a clinical resource for coworkers, patients, and visitors.
• Perform duties consistent with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree