Job Description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

This position supervises and manages the activities of Respiratory Care Therapists and Technicians, coordinates respiratory services with referral sources, patients and physicians, and is responsible for productivity and quality control reviews. The supervisor assists with assessment of patient's respiratory care needs in conjunction with the patient care evaluation. This position also supervises activities of affiliating respiratory care students, assists with department computer operations, and performs miscellaneous other duties.

Responsibilities And Duties:

40%
Daily Operations
Supervise and direct activities of respiratory care therapists, and technicians.
Assign work areas and determines priorities. Ensure that staffing is adequate to meet department needs, fill in as needed.
Participate in on-call rotation, coordinate respiratory services with referral sources, patients and physicians: solve and prevent problems by conferring with nurse managers and physicians.
Assists with assessment of patient respiratory needs in conjunction with patient care evaluation; assist with assessment of patient respiratory needs in view of therapy ordered and available staff; confers with physicians to adjust therapy based on clinical patient assessment
20%
Productivity/Quality
Reviews productivity and quality control
Assesses performance/productivity and is able to determine and forecast staffing, inventory levels, and equipment needs
Maintains quality of patient care by monitoring associate charting and job performance
Reviews all incident reports

20%
Operations
Assist in developing, reviewing and implementing new department policies, procedures and protocols.
Conduct special in-services to nursing staff, medical staff or other professionals.
Assists in evaluation of new products
Recommend and monitor methods for cost containment

15%
Associate Management
Orient and train new associates.
Provide input for performance evaluations.
Monitor and enter associate timekeeping and payroll information.
Participate in interviews and provide input on new associates.

5%
Other duties as assigned by Operations Manager

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's DegreeDL - Driver's License - Department of Motor Vehicles

Additional Job Description:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's degree required, Bachelor's preferred

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist

BLS ACLS

NRP

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
Field of study in respiratory care. Knowledge of respiratory care technology. A minimum of three years’ clinical experience.

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Pulmonary Services

Join us!
.. if your passion is to work in a caring environment
.. if you believe that learning is a life-long process
.. if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment