Supervisor Respiratory Therapy
About The Position
The Supervisor is responsible for the coordination and supervision of work performed by assigned professional staff engaged in respiratory care activities and for providing respiratory therapy to inpatients and/or outpatients of MultiCare. This position operates independently, under limited supervision, providing direction and guidance to assigned Respiratory Therapists, and depending on assigned unit, other non-nursing professionals. This is a working supervisor position. Individuals in this position possess specialized training and experience to perform independent, professional respiratory care, ventilator management, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and clinical evaluation of care, including the establishment of therapy and treatment objectives, and the review of care based on the age and needs of the patient.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or 2 years additional experience in lieu of degree will be considered
- Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Therapy training program
- Registered (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care
- 2 years of experience in professional or technical role/function
- Licensed as Respiratory Care Practitioner with the State of Washington
- Previous experience and demonstrated skills in a leadership or a supervisory role
- Current CPR certification required
- Advanced life support credential required within 90 - 365 days of hire depending on specific position and course availability (NRP, PALS or ACLS)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Coordination and supervision of work performed by assigned professional staff engaged in respiratory care activities.
- Providing respiratory therapy to inpatients and/or outpatients of MultiCare.
- Providing direction and guidance to assigned Respiratory Therapists, and depending on assigned unit, other non-nursing professionals.
- Performing independent, professional respiratory care, ventilator management, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and clinical evaluation of care.
- Establishing therapy and treatment objectives.
- Reviewing care based on the age and needs of the patient.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Competitive tuition assistance
- Award-winning residencies
- Fellowships
- Career development
- Generous PTO
- Code Lavender
- Employee Assistance Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
