Supervisor - Respiratory Therapy - Nights

Supervisor - Respiratory Therapy - Nights

The Supervisor - Respiratory Therapy works under the direction of the Director - Respiratory Therapy and the Manager- Respiratory Therapy to coordinate, and operationalize staff and program activities. Serving as the front-line representative for respiratory care services management, the incumbent provides direct oversight of operations across all shifts and ensures, through observation and routine audits, that clinical practices align with departmental, hospital, and regulatory standards. The Supervisor collaborates closely with the Manager to guide, coach, and monitor direct reports including administering corrective actions when necessary and completing annual performance evaluations for assigned staff. The Supervisor supports department activities and is responsible for the enforcement of hospital-wide and departmental policies and procedures to ensure full compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and accrediting standards governing respiratory care operations, including but not limited to CMS, National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), Department of Health, and The Joint Commission (TJC) requirements. As a clinical expert the incumbent advocates for patient safety and clinical outcomes. The Supervisor Respiratory Therapy is expected to have vast experience in pediatric and neonatal respiratory care, to have sound judgment, troubleshooting, and ability to be a resource in all patient care areas. The Supervisor is a role model for professional communication and escalates concerns to the Clinical Manager as needed. The Supervisor takes a bedside assignment at least once a week and ensure adequate staffing coverage on the shift. In addition to clinical leadership, the Supervisor assists the Manager and Director with establishing best practices and collecting data for department performance dashboards. The Supervisor also assists with development of department policy and procedures and performance improvement activities. The incumbent also supports education, training, and competency initiatives required for Respiratory Therapists.

Minimum Education: Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care with 2 years' experience in progressively responsible lead roles (e.g. charge, shift coordinator, educator, etc.) (required). Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care or healthcare-related field (preferred).

Minimum Experience: 6 years progressively responsible experience in respiratory care (required).

Required Licenses: Registered Respiratory Therapist - Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). RCP License from the District of Columbia DOH Health Regulation and Licensing Administration. (required).

Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) - (required). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - (required). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - within 180 days (required). Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - within 180 days (required). STABLE- within 180 days (preferred).

Skills and Knowledge: Exercise good judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information and situations. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.