Respiratory Care Supervisor (Nights) Boston Children's Hospital
- Boston Children's Hospital
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Full Time
The Respiratory Care Supervisor will provide oversight and leadership for Respiratory Therapists and ECMO Specialists across a variety of clinical programs and settings. This role includes supervision of departmental operations, performance evaluation, clinical care delivery, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.
Schedule: 36 hours per week (Night Shift)
Key Responsibilities:
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Supervise Respiratory Therapists and ECMO Specialists across various clinical areas.
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Evaluate staff performance, provide counseling, and apply disciplinary measures as needed.
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Oversee operations of the Respiratory Care Department and ECMO Program.
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Maintain and monitor staffing, equipment levels, and resource utilization.
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Deliver direct and consultative respiratory care and extracorporeal life support.
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Lead the development and evaluation of clinical practices, technical standards, and departmental procedures.
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Promote professionalism within the department.
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Participate in quality improvement initiatives and represent the department in clinical program collaborations.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
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Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree in a complementary field preferred.
Experience:
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Minimum of 4 years of clinical experience as a licensed respiratory therapist.
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At least 3 years of experience in a pediatric specialty.
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Completion of ECMO training and 1-2 years of clinical experience as an Associate ECMO Specialist.
Licensure/Certifications:
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Current Massachusetts license as a Respiratory Therapist.
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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
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Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) credential.