• Respiratory Care Supervisor

    Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency (Minneapolis, MN)


    *_SUMMARY_*

     

    We are currently seeking a*Respiratory Care Supervisor*to join our our Respiratory Care Team.. This positions is full-time with benefits, 80hours per pay period, day shift.

     

    *Purpose of this position:*Under administrative direction performs work involving the determination and administration of respiratory care procedures and monitoring patient progress and assists in managing and supervising respiratory care operations and personnel.

    *_RESPONSIBILITIES_*

    * Supervise daily respiratory care operations

    * Monitor competency of respiratory care staff to ensure level of care delivered meets standards

    * Coach, develop, and train staff to improve performance including initial orientation to role responsibilities

    * Schedule staff to align with staffing needs of department each shift

    * Provide technical assistance to students, staff and other medical personnel

    * Incorporate new technology into respiratory care operations

    * Assist manager with cost control and fiscal management of budget

    * Under general supervision of Manager of Respiratory Care, supervises and coordinates activities of employees on respective shift

    * Reviews daily work assignments for assigned shifts staff. Performs a full range of respiratory care to patients, including drawing arterial blood for ABG analysis, floor therapy, ventilator care

    * Provide therapists and technicians with technical assistance. Prepares quality assurance data for studies and evaluation of equipment and departmental services

    * Assist Manager of Respiratory Care with departmental training and orientation programs, including periodic equipment in services to respiratory and nursing staff

    * Evaluate work performance of employees and makes recommendations for hiring, promotions, demotions, transfer and other personnel actions, including disciplinary action and suspension. Investigate any incident reported on his/her shift; keeps departmental manager informed of details of such occurrences

    * Attend all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, specific job related hazards, and hospital infection prevention standards

    * Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Blood borne and Airborne Pathogens

    * Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment

    * Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team interdepartmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives

    * Maintain equipment in working order. Review supply/equipment needs of department and make recommendation to manager

    * Audit for compliance with standards set for respiratory staff

    *QUALIFICATIONS*

    /*Minimum Qualifications:*/

    * Graduation from a two-year American Medical Association approved respiratory care program

    * Three years of increasingly responsible experience as a respiratory therapist

    */Preferred Qualifications:/*

    * Advancement to registry level is strongly encouraged.

    * Minimum of two (2) years experience to become proficient, including six (6) months at this facility

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    */License/Certifications:/*

    * Licensed with the State of Minnesota as Respiratory Therapist, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP

    **Title:** *Respiratory Care Supervisor*

    **Location:** *MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus*

    **Requisition ID:** *251418*