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)
Enjoy making a difference in the lives of others? Looking to lead and coach a friendly team?
UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Supervisor, Respiratory Therapist at our Harrisburg location.
Typical schedule is 9:00pm-7:00am. No holiday or weekend requirement.
Rotational on-call with other supervisors required once every 6 weeks. Manager will discuss further during interview.
Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and a friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply Today!
Purpose:
Supervise and coordinate diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures that best meet the needs of the patient, physician, department and hospital during the assigned shift. Assist in the overall management of the department. Defined responsibilities are performed in pediatric, adult and geriatric patient populations and in all patient service areas.
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