Supervisor Respiratory Therapy II

Cleveland Clinic•Akron, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family. The Cleveland Clinic Akron General Respiratory Department combines comprehensive care with innovative research and education. As Respiratory Supervisor II on this team, you will oversee your designated Respiratory Care Unit, ensuring caregivers perform the exceptional work for which our hospitals are renowned. You will focus on essential management tasks, such as performance evaluations, budget reviews, policy updates and regulatory compliance, to drive our enterprise forward in delivering world-class, unmatched healthcare. A caregiver in this position works four 10-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
Associate's Degree
Registration as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
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) Certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR American Red Cross and Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) Certification through the NBRC and three years of experience in a neonatal/pediatric area (at sites where appropriate)
Three years of experience in critical care, including leadership, education and/or research activities
Neonatal/Pediatric experience (at sites where appropriate)
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.
Assist with employee performance evaluations and gives appropriate feedback.
Assist staff with identifying and utilizing 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.
Take measures to continuously improve the quality of services delivered.
Participate in the writing, reviewing, and updating of the Respiratory Therapy policies and procedures.
Assist with the development of the departmental budget, ensuring the availability of equipment and supplies.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies and state law requirements.
Participate in long-term strategic planning and marketing of department services.