Supervisory Registered Respiratory Therapist

Supervisory Respiratory TherapistThe Supervisory Respiratory Therapist serves as a first-line supervisor responsible for the administrative, clinical, and technical oversight of the Respiratory Therapy Section. The incumbent supervises approximately seven (7) Registered Respiratory Therapists and Certified Respiratory Therapy Technicians and ensures the delivery of high-quality respiratory care services to patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions.Supervisory and Administrative ResponsibilitiesProvides direct supervision to a staff of Registered Respiratory Therapists and Certified Respiratory Therapy Technicians.Plans, assigns, and reviews work; establishes priorities; and adjusts staffing and work assignments to meet patient care demands.Develops work schedules and implements changes to improve workflow, efficiency, and employee engagement.Assigns duties based on employee qualifications, workload requirements, and available resources.Provides technical and administrative guidance to staff regarding respiratory therapy procedures, equipment, and clinical practices.Coordinates onboarding activities, including training, computer access requests, and orientation for new employees.Develops, maintains, and tracks employee competencies, educational requirements, mandatory training, and credential renewals.Assists in developing educational plans and conducts training related to respiratory therapy equipment, policies, and clinical procedures.Provides input for performance evaluations and addresses employee performance and conduct issues.Assists with recruitment activities, including preparing vacancy requests, interviewing candidates, and recommending selections.Recommends promotions, awards, retention actions, and disciplinary measures as appropriate.Reviews and approves leave requests and certifies employee timecards in the absence of the Program Coordinator.Resolves employee concerns and grievances at the supervisory level.Assists with annual equipment inventory and resource management activities.Clinical ResponsibilitiesReviews patient medical records and respiratory therapy orders to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of care.Administers and manages advanced respiratory care modalities, including assisted and controlled mechanical ventilation.Provides respiratory care to critically ill patients with tracheostomies and other complex pulmonary conditions.Develops, implements, and monitors ventilator weaning plans.Performs comprehensive respiratory assessments using clinical observation, arterial blood gas analysis, chest radiographs, electrocardiograms, and other diagnostic data.Evaluates patient response to therapy and adjusts treatment plans based on clinical findings and established protocols.Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to recommend changes in respiratory treatment and patient care plans.Ensures compliance with respiratory care standards, patient safety requirements, and accrediting agency guidelines.Serves as a clinical resource and subject matter expert for respiratory therapy staff and other healthcare professionals.Performs advanced respiratory therapy procedures in emergency, inpatient, and outpatient clinical settings.Provides emergency respiratory care and intervention for patients experiencing acute respiratory distress and other critical cardiopulmonary conditions.Obtains, analyzes, and interprets arterial blood gas (ABG) specimens to assess patient oxygenation, ventilation, and acid-base status and recommends appropriate therapeutic interventions.Ensures arterial blood gas results are accurately documented and transmitted through automated medical information systems.Adheres to universal precautions and infection control standards during specimen collection, handling, and disposal of biohazardous materials in accordance with Medical Center policies and procedures.Conducts daily quality control procedures and verifies calibration of blood gas analyzers and related respiratory therapy equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of patient data.Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and coordinates corrective actions to maintain operational readiness.Work Schedule: Compressed 12-hour shifts, 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. (1930-0800), including alternating weekends, based on the needs of the service.Telework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #:Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized