Supervisor Respiratory Therapy - Forbes Hospital

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Job Description : 

GENERAL OVERVIEW: 

Oversees the daily functions of the Respiratory Care Department in the provision of respiratory care.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates the daily operations within the department e.g., quality assurance, performance improvement, productivity monitoring, staffing assignments. (40%)
• Performs or makes recommendations relative to hiring, evaluation, coaching, promoting, disciplining and discharging employees by following established HR policies, scheduling. (30%)
• Prepare, review and revise department standards of operation and care per regulatory requirements. (5%)
• Administers therapeutic respiratory care procedures according to hospital and department policies. (5%)
• Ensures compliance with and prepares the department for regulatory agencies. (20%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• Pennsylvania state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• 3 years in a clinical setting.

• Preferred

• Master’s Degree.
• Previous supervisory experience.

Additional Employment Requirements:

• CPR – American Heart Association.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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