SUPV RESPIRATORY

Overview

Respiratory Supervisor , Cardiopulmonary Services

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

LeConte Medical Center Overview:

LeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health, our region’s top-performing healthcare network and is a 79-bed community hospital located in the heart of Sevier County. We’re a full-service, not-for-profit hospital delivering modern medicine and compassionate care to the growing Sevier County community. LeConte offers a full range of health services, including top-tier specialists, a modern ER, and a beautiful Women’s Center. Learn more about our amazing facility athttps://www.lecontemedicalcenter.com/about-leconte-medical-center/.

Position Summary:

Supervises clinical staff in conjunction with performing clinician duties in a role model methodology.

Responsibilities

+ Coordinates daily work assignments and prepares schedule for clinical staff.

+ Monitors staffing of each shift to ensure adequate number of personnel are scheduled to provide patient care.

+ Assists with collection of quality assurance data.

+ Provides direct communication to staff and management.

+ Available to clinical staff as consultant and resource person.

+ Evaluates patients as related to therapy; communicates results to other therapists, nursing staff and physicians when evaluation indicates need for change in treatment.

+ Assumes responsibility of mentoring respiratory staff and orientation of new employees on shift worked.

+ In conjunction with necessary departments, coordinate clinical competence of all personnel performing respiratory care procedures.

+ Performs assigned tasks and uses equipment with skill and accuracy.

+ Maintains clean work area.

+ Conducts in-service education under the direction of the manager.

+ Provide personnel management to include staff placement, discipline, interviewing and orientation in conjunction with the Manager. Assist with performance appraisals and goal setting

+ Assists with monitoring and maintaining department compliance to meet all regulatory agency requirements

+ Act as a liaison to patients and other customers to provide timely and accurate communication and problem resolution

+ Collaborates with the Manager / Director to identify learning needs of staff, ensure participation and evaluate clinical competency.

+ Collaborate with others to determine product standardization as needed.

+ Assists with daily operations including: interdisciplinary meetings, department statistics, payroll, charges, and supply / equipment inventory.

+ Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

A minimum of three (3) years' clinical experience.

Licensure Requirement:

Licensed in the State of Tennessee as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with ABG endorsement, and valid RRT credential by the National Board of Respiratory Care is required.

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Job Title SUPV RESPIRATORY

ID 4570262

Facility LeConte Medical Center

Department Name CARDIOPULMONARY SVS