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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.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

+ Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a team of healthcare professionals who are committed to excellence.

+ Professional Growth: Take on a leadership role and develop your skills with ongoing educational opportunities.

+ Impactful Work: Ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care and contribute to the overall success of the department.

+ Supportive Leadership: Assist the Director with department management and provide a direct line of communication between healthcare practitioners and Respiratory Care Services.

Key Responsibilities:

+ 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.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to take on a leadership role and contribute to the success of our Respiratory Department, we encourage you to apply today! Join UPMC Altoona and be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.

+ 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 guidelines **Licensure, 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

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran