Supervisor / Respiratory Care

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6:45a-7:15p / Full Time / 36 Hours

The Respiratory Supervisor assumes an active leadership role under the direction of the department director, assistant director, and manager, in the development of Respiratory Care Services. Participate in the departmental budget by continually monitoring and adjusting staffing to meet workload requirements; generates and analyzes productivity workload reports to justify staffing adjustments.

The Respiratory Supervisor ensures that all staff are competency verified and supports the delivery of high-quality care. Demonstrates mastery in the knowledge and skills of their specialized designated area of practices. Maintains knowledge and competency skills that are appropriate to the assigned patient demographics (i.e., neonates, infants, pediatric patients, adults). Works collaboratively as a member of the department leadership team, taking a proactive role to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the department. Manages workflow and appropriate staffing levels through scheduling, delegation, supervision, and resource management.

• Patient Care Support - Communicates effectively with staff, nurses, physicians, and members of the interdisciplinary team. Functions as a competent Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide advanced respiratory care to patients of all ages. Role model of the Emory Behavioral Standards - Role model of the Emory Service Culture Guidelines.
• Develop a professional working relationship and promote teamwork among members of the interdisciplinary team. Advances evidence-based practice leads department and service area initiatives, and mentor others to grow professionally.
• Provides Patient and Family Centered Care - Completes employee performance evaluations in a timely manner. Ensures operating efficiencies and the provision of quality services for internal and external stakeholders. Proactively maintains a safe environment for patients and staff. Identifies patient care issues, acts towards a resolution, service recovery, and communicates with the service leaders as appropriate.
• Responsible for supporting departmental and services area quality Improvement activities. Participates as a super user for annual skill sessions and ongoing staff education. Assists with hospital wide respiratory research initiatives.
• Leadership - Demonstrates proficiency in technology to promote communication, safety concerns, and documentation of care (EPIC, BCMA, email, websites, patient database). Develops and implements action plans to achieve departmental goals that align with department senior leadership and EHC's vision.
• Assists in annual education competency planning in addition to the revision and development of policies & procedures. Assists in the education of other health care providers beyond departmental education. Serves as a lead RCP champion over a project and assists the leadership team. Seeks involvement with interdisciplinary collaborative committees.
• Counsels, coaches and issues progressive disciplinary actions as warranted in collaboration with departmental leadership. Exemplifies professionalism and serves as a role model for staff. - Demonstrates motivation, discipline, and accountability. Regularly attends meetings and in-services . Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care or related science required.
• 5 years or greater with at least two years in charge or supervisory role in a respiratory care department.
• Currently licensed as an active Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Georgia.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Active membership in American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC), BLS & ACLS.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's in Respiratory Care or related science preferred.
• ACCS for Adult Critical Care, NRP for Neonatal Critical Care, AE-C & CPFT/RPFT certification highly preferred depending on the supervisor's clinical specialty.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

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