Respiratory Supervisor - Neo/Peds - Nights
@ VCUHSA VCU Health System AuthorityRespiratory Supervisor - Neo/Peds - Nights
About the job
This hospital provides respiratory care in critical care settings. The Respiratory Supervisor leads staff, ensures safe patient care, and maintains standards. Requires Virginia licensure, RRT, and experience. Night shifts, weekends possible. Pension and health benefits offered.
Requirements
- 3+ years respiratory experience
- Virginia licensure required
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- CPR certification
- Supervisory experience preferred
Qualifications
- Virginia Respiratory Therapist license
- National Board RRT certification
- Critical care experience
- Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)
Full job description
The Respiratory Therapy Supervisor serves as a supervisor (team leader) for assigned areas and to serve as a respiratory care resource for staff and students. This position provides safe and effective respiratory care as an advanced Respiratory Therapist for assigned patient population in accordance with discipline training, Clinical Practice Guidelines, and hospital standards and protocols.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Respiratory Therapist required
Current registry from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required
Current CPR certification as required by practice setting
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
Current license as a Respiratory Therapist by the Commonwealth of Virginia required Current RRT required Current CPR certification as required by practice setting
Experience REQUIRED:
Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience as a Respiratory Therapist
**Must be in a critical care setting if assigned to the Medical Campus
Experience PREFERRED:
Four (4) years’ work experience as a Respiratory Therapist
Education/training REQUIRED:
Education, training and/or experience that has satisfied the eligibility requirements of the National Board for Respiratory Care (or its predecessor organization)
Education/training PREFERRED:
Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program
Independent action(s) required:
Non-ordered ventilator parameters, i.e. peak flow, flow trajectory.
Suctioning patients as required; selection of appropriate ventilators for patients; consulting with physicians and nurses regarding the appropriateness of the patient care plan; modifying staff assignments; call-in additional staff, when appropriate; and maintaining work areas in a clean and well stocked manner.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):
Supervises assigned respiratory staff; conducts performance evaluations; schedules employees; approves time off and approves equipment rentals.
Additional position requirements:
Weekend coverage and shift rotations may be required depending on practice setting and staffing.
Age Specific groups served:
As appropriate based on unit assignment.
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent, change
Compensation Range
$36.31 - $56.29Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.
Nights
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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