SUPERVISOR, RESPIRATORY THERAPY

Job ID: 7038058536
Status: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Shift: Day Job
Facility: UPMC Altoona
Department: Respiratory Care Service
Location: 620 Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA
Union Position: No
Salary Range: $ 31.84-53.05 USD
Join Our Team at UPMC Altoona as a Supervisor in the Respiratory Department!
Are you a dedicated and experienced Respiratory Therapist looking to take the next step in your career? UPMC Altoona is seeking a passionate and skilled individual to lead our Respiratory Department. This full-time, day shift position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care and departmental operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required.
• Associate’s degree is required; Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 4 years of total respiratory care experience with a minimum of 3 years in critical care is required.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in practicing state required
• Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
• Respiratory therapists who receive their RRT credential from the NBRC after July 1, 2002 are required to maintain certification under the NBRC guidelinesLICENSURE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND CLEARANCES:

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

• Quality Patient Care: Assure the delivery of top-notch care by all Respiratory Care staff.
• Educational Resource: Serve as a knowledgeable resource for all healthcare practitioners.
• Leadership: Perform duties of a Senior Respiratory Therapist, RRT, and act as a role model.
• Resource Management: Optimize the use of all available resources effectively.
• Regulatory Compliance: Assist in implementing activities required by regulatory agencies.
• Training & Development: Oversee department orientation, educational/in-service, and competency programs.
• Safety: Ensure a safe and appropriate work environment.
• Reporting: Prepare and provide various reports as needed.
• Clinical Operations: Supervise daily clinical operations within the Respiratory Care department.
• Performance Management: Complete performance appraisals, assist with staffing decisions, and implement personnel actions.
• Policy Compliance: Ensure adherence to hospital and departmental policies.
• Utilization: Promote effective utilization of Respiratory Care through assessment, evaluation, protocols, and consults.
• Communication: Facilitate communication between healthcare practitioners and Respiratory Care Services.
• Equipment Management: Coordinate the evaluation of products and equipment, and provide input on departmental equipment selection.
• Inventory Management: Manage and maintain supply inventory.