Respiratory Therapist Supervisor - NICU/Peds - Nights
@ VCU HealthRespiratory Therapist Supervisor - NICU/Peds - Nights
About the job
The hospital provides specialized respiratory care in NICU/Peds. The supervisor leads staff, ensures quality care, and maintains high standards in a critical care environment. The role offers leadership, clinical oversight, and night shifts, with sign-on bonuses and physical demands typical of healthcare supervision.
Requirements
- 3+ years respiratory therapy experience
- Critical care setting experience
- Ventilator management skills
- Supervisory or leadership skills
- CPR certification
Qualifications
- Virginia RT license
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- CPR certification
- Critical care experience
- Bachelor's preferred
Full job description
The Respiratory Therpay 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
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