Supervisor-Respiratory Therapist-Children's of Mississippi

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

62d • Onsite

About The Position

To supervise and manage employees engaged in the evaluation and administration of therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care and life support to patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. To consult with physicians concerning the development and modification of patient care plans. To assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring respiratory care standards.

Requirements

• Meet the requirements for registration by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and two (2) years of experience.
• Mississippi licensure, NBRC certification (CRT)
• Knowledge of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures and tests, equipment, patient assessment, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, physics, and mathematics.
• Knowledge of respiratory health promotion and disease prevention.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational and supervisory skills.
• Ability to alleviate patient anxiety.
• Ability to maintain equipment and supplies.
• Ability to ensure compliance with workplace safety, environmental, and/or infection control practices.

Nice To Haves

• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS, PALS, and NPR preferred
• NBRC Registration (RRT)

Responsibilities

• Supervises employees to include scheduling, work allocation, training, evaluation, and problem resolution.
• Evaluates and/or supervises the evaluation of patients; consults with physicians and staff to ensure delivery of quality patient care respiratory services.
• Operates and monitors respiratory equipment; administers medical gases, humidification, aerosols, and respiratory medications; maintains clearance of patient's natural and artificial airways; obtains blood samples and interprets blood gas data; and provides emergency cardiopulmonary assistance.
• Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Educates patient and family members on the use of ventilators and other life-support systems, breathing exercises, and use of medications.
• Oversees the sanitization, testing, and maintenance of respiratory equipment and maintenance of applicable records and documentation. Promotes compliance with workplace safety, environmental, and/or infection control practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees