Supervisor - Respiratory Therapy I

Cleveland Clinic•Mentor, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Join the Cleveland Clinic Mentor Hospital team and experience world-class care at its best. This state-of-the-art facility offers Lake County residents enhanced access to Cleveland Clinic, one of the nation’s top healthcare systems. With four operating rooms, 34 inpatient care rooms and a helipad, we are making access to high-quality care close to home easier than ever for our Lake County patients. Here, you can become part of Mentor’s supportive environment where everyone excels and is valued for what they bring to the team. The Cleveland Clinic Mentor Hospital Respiratory Department combines comprehensive care with innovative research and education. As a Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, you will not only perform respiratory care as needed, but you will provide supervision for an assigned respiratory care staff, ensuring caregivers perform the exceptional work for which our hospitals are renowned. A caregiver in this position works days Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
Associate's Degree, including a diploma or transcripts for validation
Three years of experience in critical care along with leadership, education and/or research activities
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed by the Ohio Board for Respiratory Care (RCP)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR the American Red Cross and Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) through the NBRC within three years of hire
Neonatal/pediatric experience
Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Normal hearing and vision or corrected to normal range.
May require sitting, standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

Oversee and direct all activities regarding respiratory therapy personnel.
Assist with the development of employee schedules, maintain employee records and ensure accurate timekeeping.
Take part in employee performance evaluations and give appropriate feedback.
Identify and utilize learning resources available within the hospital/community.
Assist with the development of an ongoing program of orientation, training and education for new employees and students.
Participate in the development and maintenance of a performance improvement program.
Write, review and update the Respiratory Therapy policies and procedures.
Assist with the development of the departmental budget, ensuring the availability of equipment and supplies.
At sites where applicable, perform blood gas puncture and analysis.
If designated as a Technical Consultant by the blood gas Laboratory Director, meet minimum qualifications as specified by the CLIA code of federal regulations.