Supervisor Respiratory Care

Kootenai Health • Coeur d'Alene, ID

2d

About The Position

The Supervisor Respiratory Care supports the organization’s strategic vision by fostering innovation, shared decision-making, and collaboration. The role works directly with the pulmonary services manager to help ensure an efficient respiratory care department. Duties include supporting scheduling, project management, quality initiatives, new-hire onboarding and apprenticeship, supply and equipment management, and staff education. The position requires flexibility based on department needs and census levels, regular and predictable attendance, and competence in meeting the age-specific needs of the assigned unit.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of respiratory therapy.
• Current Idaho licensure as a respiratory care practitioner.
• Credentialed as an RRT by the NBRC.
• At least 4 years of respiratory care experience in an acute care setting.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• BLS certification.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with basic computer programs, including Word and Excel.
• Highly motivated to meet respiratory care best-practice standards and advance the profession.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in a leadership role or evidence of leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the manager with scheduling and Kronos maintenance for adult care, NICU, PFT, and ECMO.
• Organize and schedule departmental meetings, educational activities, in-services, and skills fairs.
• Participate in hiring, supporting team and cultural fit.
• Assist with staff and new-hire check-ins.
• Support new staff and apprentice orientation, including scheduling, onboarding maintenance, competency completion, and collection.
• Assist with creating and maintaining policies and protocols that support respiratory care best practices.
• Support staff members’ personal growth, development, ongoing learning, and advancement in respiratory care.
• Collect research data to support departmental performance, quality, and regulatory initiatives.
• Perform chart audits and collect and review reports to ensure compliance and productivity measures are met.
• Implement identified strategies to support performance, quality, and regulatory improvement initiatives.
• Attend committee meetings to support communication and collaboration with other healthcare team members on respiratory care issues.
• Assist with organizing, maintaining, selecting, and ordering respiratory equipment and supplies used across the department.
• Flex the schedule based on department needs and census levels.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer-paid options for eligible full-time employees and affordable plans for part-time staff.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance.
• Telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees.
• Tuition assistance after 90 days.
• Retirement plans with pre-tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%.
• Award-winning wellness program with coaching and financial wellness resources.
• Free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps.
• PerkSpot discounts with deals in more than 25 categories.
• Employee referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager