Respiratory Therapy Supervisor supervises, organizes, and coordinates the clinical and technical aspects of services rendered to ensure the delivery of quality respiratory therapy treatment. Specific duties may include: counseling staff members about appropriate procedures and policies, performing therapeutic procedures, running quality control tests on all blood gas analyzers, and maintaining equipment. Being a Respiratory Therapy Supervisor is responsible for the administration of oxygen, therapeutic gas, and respiratory medications to patients in accordance with physician orders. Develops, implements, and controls the provision of therapeutic patient care services. Additionally, Respiratory Therapy Supervisor plans and coordinates the daily work activities of respiratory therapists in accordance with hospital policies and the directives of medical staff. Ensures that all policies and procedures are followed according to the facility and department. Requires an associate degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). The Respiratory Therapy Supervisor supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. To be a Respiratory Therapy Supervisor typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Alaris Health at The Chateau, a 251 bed-skilled nursing facility in Rochelle Park, New Jersey, seeks a director of respiratory therapy (RT)
Three 12 hour weekly shifts (6:30-19:00)
DIRECTOR OF RT RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Receiving & providing shift report resident clinical information
2. Completing initial ‘report rounds’ ensuring vent settings to physician Orders
3. Providing all ordered respiratory care services and clinical procedures
4. Assisting unit nursing personnel on resident out of bed periods and day room transfers
5. Maintaining on-going respiratory safety surveillance & PRN airway management
6. Complete all ‘new admission’ documentation and assessments
7. Respond & provide emergency BLS procedures as announced or observed
8. Document administration of procedures identified in EMARS, VFS & shift Progress Notes
9. Attend IDCC, morning meetings, Family Conferences & Resident/Family Educational Training
10. Communicate resident incidents, clinical developments to unit nurse & physician
11. Exchange respiratory disposable accessories according to Policy Exchange Schedules
12. Provide DME disinfecting procedures according to both Policy and Practice
Eligibility/Qualifications:
1. Graduate of an approved school for respiratory care
2. Credential CRT & or RRT by National Board for Respiratory Care, BLS & ACLS certified.
3. NJ Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in good standing
4. Minimum of 2 years in acute/chronic respiratory care experience
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