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)
In conjunction with the manager, the supervisor is responsible for assuring the delivery of timely and effective rehabilitation services to all adult and pediatric patients. Responsible in the areas of planning, organizing, budgeting, supervising, evaluating, staffing, scheduling, training and educating therapy staff. Within the scope of the individual's own discipline, the supervisor is responsible for evaluation, interpretation, planning, implementation and documentation of specific treatment programs. The supervisor will have a mix of patient care and management duties as determined by the manager.
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Basic UPH Performance Criteria
| Minimum Requirements Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position. | Preferred or Specialized Not required to perform the essential functions of the position. |
Education:
| Graduate of an accredited therapy program, Bachelor’s degree or higher
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Experience:
| · Minimum of 3 years clinical experience · Experience in an interdisciplinary rehabilitation model
| Previous leadership experience |
License(s)/Certification(s):
| Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. |
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
| · Comprehensive knowledge of rehabilitation theory and practice and an expanded knowledge of current clinical and specialized patient care concepts related to own professional clinical service area · Competency in computer word processing, spreadsheet and internet skills · Understands health care reform related to assigned area |
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Other:
| Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
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