Respiratory Therapy Supervisor
Company: Encompass Health
Location: Columbus
Posted on: May 19, 2023
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Job Description:
The Respiratory Therapist Supervisor provides respiratory
therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state,
professional and federal regulations and guidelines. In addition,
the position is responsible for:- Assisting in the development,
implementation and supervision of patient care program, policies,
and procedures that describe how patients' needs for respiratory
care, treatment and services are assessed, evaluated, and met. -
Promoting an environment and culture that enables us to fulfill its
mission by meeting or exceeding its goals, conveying the hospital
mission to all staff, holding staff accountable for performance,
and motivating staff to improve performance. - Coordinating
administration and clinical activities, both and inter and
intra-departmentally, so that optimum patient care is provides,
staffing is maintained and costs contained.This position will
support cultural diversity by ensuring that the delivery of
quality, equitable and culturally competent patient-centered care
is provided; promoting and maintaining an inclusive work
environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of
diversity; and ensuring that cultural diversity and sensitivity
training is part of new employee orientation on an on-going basis
to meet the needs of the patient population served in the
hospital.Job Code: 100138QualificationsLicense or Certification: -
Current State License in Respiratory Therapy. - CPR certification -
ACLS certification preferred. Education, Training and Years of
Experience: - Successfully completed an Associate's degree or
higher from an accredited respiratory therapy program. - 2 years
hospital experience in Respiratory Therapy. - Supervisory or
management experience preferred. Machines, Equipment Used: -
General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax
machine, calculator, computer. Physical Requirements: - Good visual
acuity and ability to communicate. - Ability to lift a minimum of
30 pounds and ability push/pull a minimum of 30 pounds, which
includes the lifting, pushing and/or pulling of medical supplies
and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients.
Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing,
and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum
requirements. - Ability to withstand prolonged standing and
walking. - Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch are
required for patient care functions and in setting up and
monitoring equipment Skills and Abilities: - Ability to speak,
read, write, and communicate effectively. - Ability to coordinate,
analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a
detail-oriented manner. - Ability to work independently without
supervision. Environmental Conditions: - Indoor, temperature
controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure. -
Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be
required. - Handicapped accessible. - May work under stressful
circumstances at times. Proficiency or Productivity Standards: -
Meets established attendance standards. - Adheres to
hospital/department dress code including wearing ID badge. - May be
required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and or night
shifts if needed to meet deadlines. - May be required to work on
religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts. - Will be
required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e.,
before, during or after a disaster. - May be required to stay after
workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned by
supervisor.
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