Supervisor of Respiratory Care Full-time Nights

Supervises all the activities performed by the Respiratory Care staff on assigned shift. Ensures adequate staffing and coverage for the level of respiratory care that is needed. Maintains adequate inventory of equipment and supplies.

Confers with Administrative Director and Medical Director in planning for Respiratory Care Services being offered. Communicates with attending physicians when necessary to adjust respiratory care to meet patient needs. Major Job FunctionsThe following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.

The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:Participates in the clinical care of patients with high degree of technical proficiency to serve as a mentor, foster teamwork, facilitate revisions of policy and procedures relevant to actual clinical practice, as well as, supporting interactions with other clinical departments / physiciansSupervises all activities performed by the Respiratory Care staff on assigned shiftEnsures adequate staffing and maintains a schedule in advance for assigned shift.

Provides on-call coverage on rotating basisAssists in the review and updates of the Respiratory Care Policy and Procedure Manual to include the Blood Gas LabAssists in development and implementation of the department’s quality improvement monitors and activities. Communicates with Medical Director and/or attending physician to clarify or recommend appropriate respiratory care for the patients within the Health SystemInstrumental in investigating and developing new services and techniques reflecting applicable advances in Respiratory Care (in conjunction with Administrative Director and Medical Director)Charges for services provided inclusive of use of BCX system.

Monitors, educates, and enforces staff compliance with charging for services providedAccess Patient medication from the Medication Security Area to implement Respiratory Care per hospital and departmental policies and proceduresOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:Education and Formal Training: Bachelor of Science degree or matriculation into Bachelor’s Degree program within 12 months preferredGraduate of a COARC Accredited Respiratory Care ProgramMust be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory CareLicensed by the NCRCBBLS certified by the American Heart AssociationWork

Minimum of 5 years in Respiratory Care3 years of critical care experience1 year previous employment experience as a clinical supervisor preferredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Demonstrates ability to direct, control, and plan activities of other staff personnel Knowledge of all aspects in respiratory care with a strong emphasis in critical careAbility to react calmly and maintain composure in stressful situations and when dealing with co-workers, patients, physician, and hospital guestsAbility to communicate verbally and by written memorandumKnowledgeable of Erickson's Developmental model relative to infants, children, adolescent and all adult age groups in order to provide and/or oversee orientation and training of staff who interact with patients in these age groupsComputer knowledge and skill to analyze data, turn data into useable information, and produce necessary charts and reportsPossess public speaking skillsPossess good time management skillsKnowledgeable in the use of equipment and treatment modalities for patients of all agesPhysical

Manual dexterityVisual acuityAbility to stand or walk for long periods of timePosition may involve skin, eye, and mucous membranes with blood or other potentially infectious materialRequired Licenses and CertificationsRRT - National Board For Respiratory CareCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity