• Supervisor Respiratory Therapy

    Baylor Scott & White Health (Temple, TX)


    Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital- Temple, TX

     

    Shift : Night- 3 shifts 12 hours each

     

    Active BLS, RCP and RRT

     

    About Us

     

    Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

    Our Core Values are:

    + We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.

    + We never settle by constantly striving for better.

    + We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.

    + We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

     

    Benefits

     

    Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

     

    + Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits

    + Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%

    + Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more

    + Immediate access to time off benefits

     

    At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.

     

    Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

    Job Summary

    The Respiratory Therapy Supervisor plans, organizes, and supervises the Respiratory staff's activities to ensure quality patient care. Assist in developing and implementing departmental policies and procedures.

    Essential Functions of the Role

    + Provides day-to-day supervision to the respiratory staff to ensure quality patient care is being delivered.

    + Maintains responsibility for optimal staffing levels.

    + Participates in behavioral interviews, annual evaluations and disciplinary process of employees.

    + Assists in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.

    + Accountable for optimal use of supplies and equipment. Ensures repair and servicing of departmental equipment by biomedical services. Coordinates and ensures appropriate rental equipment usage.

    + Assists in meeting the educational and developmental needs of the respiratory department and its patients. Participates in the learning experience of new employees and students. Serves as a preceptor.

    + Serves as a role model in the department by displaying a positive attitude, encouraging partnerships, and promoting positive guest relations.

    + Performs patient care in response to workload and staffing shortages.

    + Assists in continuous quality improvement activities. Assists in identifying appropriate indicators for department quality improvement programs. Assists Manager or Director in corrective processes when problems are found.

    + Will assume the responsibility of operation of the department in the absence of the department Manager/Director.

    Key Success Factors

    + Advanced knowledge of Respiratory Care modalities, therapies, equipment and medications.

    + Make tactical conclusions about allocating and directing supervised employees' work using established guidelines, policies, or procedures.

    + Ability to make effective hiring and termination recommendations.

    + Ability to train, and evaluate performance of supervised staff.

    + General computer skills include Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

     

    Belonging Statement

     

    We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    + EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program

    + EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience

    + CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Basic Life Support (BLS) Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP): Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Reg Respiratory Therapist (RRT): Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board Respiratory Care.

     

    As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.