SUPVERVISOR - RESPIRATORY THERAPY

UHS•Washington, DC

10d

About The Position

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. U.S. News & World Report has just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital. GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience. In addition, GW Hospital receiving “High Performing” designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cander Surgery and Stroke. Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, "High Performing" is a designation U.S. News & World Report bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average. GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain – Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line. "At GW Hospital, we are proud to offer a range of advanced services and treatments. Our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical services, research, and education to improve care, quality, and outcomes for our patients," says Ulises Torres, MD, Chief Quality Officer at GW Hospital. "These recognitions by U.S. News & World Report, which place us within the top hospitals in the region, highlight the expertise, commitment and diligence delivered to each patient in our care.” Children’s National Hospital, GW Hospital’s NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to these recent U.S. News & World Report recognitions, GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research We are seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist Supervisor (Full Time Days) Our ideal candidate will provide respiratory therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state, professional and federal regulations and guidelines, has 24/7 accountability and responsibility working closely with the Respiratory Director. The candidate oversees the day-to-day operations of a respiratory therapy department within a healthcare facility, ensuring quality patient care by managing staff, assigning tasks, monitoring patient progress, and maintaining compliance with clinical standards, while also providing clinical expertise and leadership to respiratory therapists under their supervision.

Requirements

Supervisory experience preferred
Graduation from an approved two year respiratory therapist program
5 years of professional experience that demonstrates a progressive leadership background
Minimum of CRT with registry eligible
Goal in place to obtain registry status by the NBRC
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to remain calm and focused during high-pressure situations
Commitment to upholding the highest standards of patient care and safety

Responsibilities

provide respiratory therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state, professional and federal regulations and guidelines
24/7 accountability and responsibility working closely with the Respiratory Director
oversees the day-to-day operations of a respiratory therapy department within a healthcare facility
ensuring quality patient care by managing staff, assigning tasks, monitoring patient progress, and maintaining compliance with clinical standards
providing clinical expertise and leadership to respiratory therapists under their supervision