• Supervisor Respiratory Therapy

    Catholic Health Initiatives (Lexington, KY)


    Responsibilities

    Job Summary / Purpose

    Supervises, instructs, and evaluates Respiratory Care technical staff members, assists the Director/Manager in the overall management of the Respiratory Care Department, provides direct patient care as needed. Working Relationships: Respiratory Care Supervisors are responsible to the Director/Manager of Respiratory Care, and supervise the Respiratory Care Practitioners. They are in daily contact with subordinates, co-workers, patients, and other medical staff and physicians.

    Essential Key Job Responsibilities

    1. Must be able to lift, push, or pull 50 lbs., sit, walk, stand extensively and be able to perform fine and gross motor skills. Physical coordination, mobility, verbal articulation, vision, and learning must be easily performed.

    2. May be exposed to blood, body tissue and fluids regularly, as well as other hazardous waste materials. Must be able to tolerate environmental temperature fluctuations.

    3. May be exposed to radiation, toxins, dust, cytotoxins, and/or poisonous substances. May be exposed, periodically to physical injury, burns, noise, and some electrical hazards.

    4. Licensed Respiratory Therapists are qualified to perform respiratory care procedures as evidenced by education, training, experience and competency assessments. Preceptor supervision will be required during onboarding and orientation. The therapist should be able to independently carry out all respiratory therapy procedures at completion of orientation. Critical care competencies may require additional education and training (i.e. intubation, arterial line insertions) Once these competencies are completed the employee is able to independently perform the procedures

    + Other duties as assigned by management.

    Qualifications

    Required Education and Experience

     

    Associate Degree in Respiratory Care

     

    Preferred Education and Experience

     

    At least 5 years clinical experience preferred.

     

    Required Licensure and Certifications

     

    Resp-Lic:KY,

    RRT;

    BLS-CPR;

    ACLS - within 3 months

     

    Overview

     

    Welcome to Continuing Care Hospital, a 25-bed extended acute care hospital located inside CHI Saint Joseph Hospital. Continuing Care Hospital is recognized as a 12-time winner of the Kentucky Hospital Association Quality award and a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

     

    Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experience Hello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:

     

    Paid Time Off (PTO)

     

    401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matching

     

    Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

     

    Mental Health resources for you and your family

     

    Wellness Program with rewards up to $450

     

    Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and development

     

    Adoption Assistance

     

    Voluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet Insurance

    Short and Long Term Disability

    Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needs

     

    Employer Discounts

     

    Relocation Assistance*

     

    Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500*

     

    Sign-on Bonuses up to $25,000*

    Education Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24,000*

    *for eligible hires and positions

     

    Learn more about Continuing Care Hospital and its awards and recognitions here: Continuing Care Hospital

    Pay Range

    $31.92 - $46.29 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.