Supervisor-Respiratory Therapy
Summary
Supervises respiratory therapy staff, coordinates department activities, and supports quality patient care for critical and non-critical patients. Requires an Oregon Respiratory Care License, NBRC-RRT, BLS on hire, 3 years’ clinical experience, and ACLS/PALS within 90 days plus NRP within 6 months.
Highlights
- Experience
- 3 years clinical Respiratory Care experience; leadership preferred
- License Required
- Current Oregon Respiratory Care License
- Certifications
- NBRC-RRT, BLS; ACLS and PALS within 90 days; NRP within 6 months
- Physical Requirements
- Lifting up to 40 lbs, carrying up to 20 lbs, walking, standing, climbing, bending, reaching, pushing and pulling
- Department
- Respiratory Therapy
Job description
- JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
- Assists management in monitoring the operations and productivity of assigned department(s). Supervises staff, coordinates activities with leadership and provides support for the efficient and effective delivery of quality services. Assumes management responsibilities as needed.
- DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
- Samaritan Health Services Respiratory Therapy team delivers treatment and diagnostic patient care services to critical and non-critical patients. We serve all age groups and patient populations using evidence-based techniques related to the cardiopulmonary system.
- EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
- Current state of Oregon Respiratory Care License required.
- Current registration by National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC-RRT) required.
- Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
- Three (3) years clinical experience in Respiratory Care required.
- Leadership experience preferred.
- NLH Respiratory Therapy:
- ACLS and PALS required within 90 days of hire.
- NRP required within six (6) months of hire.
- KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.
- Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
- Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
- Conflict resolution - Ability to proactively resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner. Possess the knowledge and skills to handle complaints, settle disputes, and negotiate with others to reach mutually beneficial decisions.
- Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
- Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)
Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)
Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)
Continually
(67 - 100% of the time)
CLIMB - LADDER
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
PULL (0-20 pounds force)
KNEEL (on knees)
WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
CLIMB - STAIRS
WALK - INCLINE
LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
SQUAT Repetitive
ROTATE TRUNK Standing
PULL (40 - 60 pounds force)
SIT
ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
REACH - Upward
MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
FINGER DEXTERITY
PINCH Fingers
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
STAND
BEND FORWARD at waist
REACH - Forward
GRASP Hand/Fist
PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
PUSH (40-60 pounds force)
PUSH (60 or more pounds force)