Supervisor, Resp Therapy (HS)

Scope of Position The Respiratory Therapy Supervisor oversees the daily operations and management of the Respiratory Therapists. The supervisor will assure day-to-day staff supervision in multiple hospitals, assigning staff on shifts, developing schedules, clinical operations with regards to escalated patient and provider concerns and quality of services. This position is responsible for ensuring timely processing of documents needed for compliance of regulatory requirements, optimizing resources, following policy and procedures and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction levels. This position requires the ability to provide and support all respiratory care which includes treatments, oxygen and humidity therapy, mechanical ventilation and whole blood analysis with operational methods. This position also requires the supervisor to be available and responsive to different hospitals on a regular basis. Position Summary The Respiratory Supervisor has primary responsibility for the daily management of all therapists, scheduling, and meeting patient care demands. This includes management of staff in patient care operations needed to assure compliance with quality standards, equipment and regulations established by the Medical Center. Customer satisfaction includes maintaining excellent customer satisfaction levels. The Supervisor will also assist in the development of job descriptions, postings, and hiring, as well as oversee the orientation and on-boarding of new staff while assuring compliance with departmental policies and operations. As part of the respiratory team, interacts with providers, nurses and clinical staff to facilitate efficient communication and process coordination.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor degree required, preferably in Respiratory Therapy. Current respiratory therapy license from the Ohio State Medical Board required. Three years of respiratory experience in an acute care facility required. Successful completion of RRT examination offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care, in-depth knowledge of cardio-pulmonary pathology and physiology and techniques of therapeutic interventions. Demonstrated management and supervisory experience preferred.