Supervisor Respiratory Therapy-NICU/PEDS

Respiratory Therapist

Supervises daily staff activities for an assigned area or function. Additionally, this position will be responsible for the orientation and education of employees on the PVH NICU/PEDS unit, as well as support the North Region with education and training relating to the care of NICU/PEDS patients.

• Determines, coordinates and supervises daily staffing assignments and levels. Provides direction, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring to staff.
• Assists with performance evaluations and disciplinary actions. Assesses quality of services delivered and facilitates staff development programs.
• Ensures staff compliance with departmental and organizational policies, procedures and protocols.
• Performs staff responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels. Leads the handling and resolution of complex issues and complaints.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). State licensure if required by law.
• ACLS Healthcare Provider Certification within 1 year of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) & Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) required within 6 months of hire
• 3 years of respiratory therapy experience.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.