Supervisor of Respiratory Care Full-time Nights

About the role

Supervises all the activities performed by the Respiratory Care staff on assigned shift. Ensures adequate staffing and coverage for the level of respiratory care that is needed. Maintains adequate inventory of equipment and supplies. Confers with Administrative Director and Medical Director in planning for Respiratory Care Services being offered. Communicates with attending physicians when necessary to adjust respiratory care to meet patient needs. Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time: Participates in the clinical care of patients with high degree of technical proficiency to serve as a mentor, foster teamwork, facilitate revisions of policy and procedures relevant to actual clinical practice, as well as, supporting interactions with other clinical departments / physicians Supervises all activities performed by the Respiratory Care staff on assigned shift Ensures adequate staffing and maintains a schedule in advance for assigned shift. Provides on-call coverage on rotating basis Assists in the review and updates of the Respiratory Care Policy and Procedure Manual to include the Blood Gas Lab Assists in development and implementation of the department's quality improvement monitors and activities. Communicates with Medical Director and/or attending physician to clarify or recommend appropriate respiratory care for the patients within the Health System Instrumental in investigating and developing new services and techniques reflecting applicable advances in Respiratory Care (in conjunction with Administrative Director and Medical Director) Charges for services provided inclusive of use of BCX system. Monitors, educates, and enforces staff compliance with charging for services provided Access Patient medication from the Medication Security Area to implement Respiratory Care per hospital and departmental policies and procedures Other duties as assigned