Respiratory Therapy Supervisor - Healthpark Medical Center

Location:HealthPark Medical Center -9981 So HealthPark CircleFort Myers FL 33908

Department: Respiratory Care

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 3/4:30:00 PM to 3:00:00 AM --Hours are flexible ; Monday - Friday schedule

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: (Respiratory Therapy Supervisor) $34.97 - $45.46 / hour + $6.00 shift differential for night shift ; (Respiratory Therapy Supervisor - Critical Care) $38.48 - $50.01 / hour + $6.00 shift differential for night shift *

Were actively seeking a dedicatedRespiratory Therapy Supervisorto join ourmission-driven teamatHealthpark Medical Center. As part of thelargest non-profit hospital system, youll work incutting-edge facilities,collaborate with a supportive team, and haveopportunities for professional growth.

HealthPark Medical Center providesspecialized cardiovascular care,comprehensive womens and childrens services, andadvanced rehabilitation programs. Its home to theShipley Cardiothoracic Center, a leader in heart and lung care, and is also recognized for excellence instroke care, orthopedics, and intensive care services

As a Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, you will assist the director in supervising personnel and overseeing the daily operations of the Respiratory department. Helps to recommend and implement policies and procedures. Understands and follows human resources and health system policies and procedures. Assists the director in hiring, orienting, developing, coaching, counseling and termination of employees. Coordinates equipment maintenance needs, performance improvement, and quality control activities specific to the department. Performs assessment of staff blood gas competencies if qualified as a Key Operator. Measures ongoing performance improvement efforts. Manages supplies and payroll to operate within the department budget. Participates in the interview and decision process for new hires. May also participate in delegating daily assignments and participates on various committees.

Observes activities of staff and provides input for competency evaluations and performs annual evaluations for direct staff. Helps to mentor lead Respiratory Therapists in their development. As appropriate and when needed, performs in the capacity of a Lead or bedside Respiratory Therapist. May represent the department and/or director on campus committees and meetings as designated. Acts as the designated department leader or representative in the absence of the director. Performs functions and duties delegated by the director. Assumes other roles and responsibilities as assigned by the director.

Requirements

Education: Bachelors degree required

Experience:Minimum of 5 years clinical experience including all intensive care/critical care areas.

Licensure:Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the State of Florida

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required. ACLS, PALS, NRP (as appropriate to job function and population served) required.Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. *For a Respiratory Therapy Supervisor - Critical Care:Must be credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as RRT-NPS or RRT-ACCS as per population served.

Other:Leadership characteristics. Strong work ethic. Analytical and critical thinking skills.Computer skills-Word & Excel.

US:FL:Fort Myers