Supervisor Respiratory Therapy

Baylor Scott & White Health•Temple, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapy Supervisor plans, organizes, and supervises the Respiratory staff's activities to ensure quality patient care. Assist in developing and implementing departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of Respiratory Care modalities, therapies, equipment and medications.
Make tactical conclusions about allocating and directing supervised employees' work using established guidelines, policies, or procedures.
Ability to make effective hiring and termination recommendations.
Ability to train, and evaluate performance of supervised staff.
General computer skills include Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.
EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP): Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Reg Respiratory Therapist (RRT): Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board Respiratory Care.
NICU and or PICU experience required (3 years or more)
Transport experience required

Responsibilities

Provides day-to-day supervision to the respiratory staff to ensure quality patient care is being delivered.
Maintains responsibility for optimal staffing levels.
Participates in behavioral interviews, annual evaluations and disciplinary process of employees.
Assists in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
Accountable for optimal use of supplies and equipment. Ensures repair and servicing of departmental equipment by biomedical services. Coordinates and ensures appropriate rental equipment usage.
Assists in meeting the educational and developmental needs of the respiratory department and its patients. Participates in the learning experience of new employees and students. Serves as a preceptor.
Serves as a role model in the department by displaying a positive attitude, encouraging partnerships, and promoting positive guest relations.
Performs patient care in response to workload and staffing shortages.
Assists in continuous quality improvement activities. Assists in identifying appropriate indicators for department quality improvement programs. Assists Manager or Director in corrective processes when problems are found.
Will assume the responsibility of operation of the department in the absence of the department Manager/Director.