Respiratory Therapy Supervisor jobs in Racine, WI

Supervises staff in the day-to-day functions of the respiratory care department and/or pulmonary and sleep disorder functions.

Major Responsibilities:

• Monitors overall department operations to ensure consistent application and effective operation. Develops, monitors, and enforces department procedures, policies, and standards of patient care, revising as necessary. Conducts and/or coordinates department quality assessment activities.
• Assists department leadership in meeting all productivity, budgetary, employee engagement, quality and patient outcome targets and standards by continually monitoring and making recommendations for adjustments and improvements.
• Ensures cohesive patient care delivery by providing day-to-day work direction to assigned staff. Collaborates with department and/or facility leadership to ensure smooth functioning of department.
• Coordinates preventative maintenance programs and ensures compliance with standards of all governing agents and authorizing organizations to ensure optimum quality control efficiency.
• Collaborates effectively with leadership and/or committees/work teams in developing and enhancing the following: new programs, site projects, standardized competencies, policies and procedures and other issues.
• Assists with the identification of community needs and establishes or changes programs to meet those needs. Researches and implements marketing techniques to promote department programs.
• Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which includes coaching on performance, completes performance reviews and overall staff morale. Recommends hiring, compensation changes, promotions, corrective action decisions, and terminations.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the state in which the team member practices., and
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Education Required:

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 3 years of experience in a respiratory therapist role.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Effective problem-solving, decision-making, delegation, and coordination skills.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.