Supervisor, Respiratory Care

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:

2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
EXPERIENCE:
1. Three (3) years of respiratory experience in a hospital setting

2. One (1) year of supervisory experience.

1. ACLS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor's degree from an academic institution in a related major.
2. Advanced credentials from National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).

EXPERIENCE:
1. Two (2) years supervisory experience.

CORE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assists management with the supervision of clinical and clerical staff and the coordination of patient care and help develop and distribute daily work assignments and monthly schedules as needed.
2. Ensures staffing, delegate assignments, updates clinical staff on new clinical and information technology policies/procedures. Supervisor will ensure implementation, and monitor effectiveness policies and procedures.
3. Ensure equipment is in good service and operated safely and properly by staff.
4. Assists in the development and implementation of department specific staff educational activities within the scope of practice.
5. Collaborates with Director/Manager and support staff using indicators, such as, regulatory agencies, new policy development, new technology, patient case study and quality assurance monitors, to prioritize educational needs.
6. Assist the Director/Manager in the assessment of new departmental employee learning needs and development of employee orientation and education plan to ensure consistency in implementation validation and documentation methodologies.
7. Assists departmental or unit teams in the development of annual competency analysis system requirements and criteria to assure knowledge, skills and attitudes that are necessary to fulfill role expectations in the institution.
8. Through daily rounds, assesses patient and staff satisfaction issues taking appropriate action to resolve
9. Defines and coordinates orientation needs for all new department employees. Individualizes orientation with Director/Manager and evaluates orientee's progress, and provides ongoing constructive feedback to both orientee and Director/Manager.
10. Ensure that unit complies with all regulatory agency requirements. Including but not limited to OSHA, CLIA and Joint Commission.
11. Collaborates with Director/Manager in developing department specific standards, policy, procedures, protocols, documentation, and forms.
12. Maintains effective communication with Department Leadership, Medical staff, patients, clerical staff and other departments as necessary to assure identification of problems and provide timely problem resolution in support of the hospital's mission of quality patient care.
13. Provides input to the Director/Manager on hiring, retention, interviewing and recruitment of staff.
14. Provides on-going feedback to employees concerning job performance. Coaches and counsels employees, under the direction of the Director/Manager.
15. Assists Manager with on-going performance reviews according to hospital policy.
16. Assists with equipment ordering, medical supply orders, and has knowledge of clinical service contracts for Respiratory Care and Pulmonary Services.
17. Assists Director/Manager in resolving patient complaints.
18. Performs clinical Staff Respiratory Therapist duties whenever necessary and other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods of time.
2. Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment for patient care.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Requires good interpersonal communication skills when in contact with public, patients, staff and physicians.
2. Requires multi-tasking, problem solving and decision making abilities.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.