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Work Shift
Various (United States of America)
The Respiratory Care Clinical Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and at times performing the clinical and medication administration aspects of the Respiratory Care Department. Credentialing pending the scope of practice per facility (i.e. NRP, PALS). Under the supervision of the Director/Manager of Respiratory Care, he/she is responsible for financial performance, supervising Lead Therapists, coordinating clinical department functions and based on the expanded educational knowledge and experience, directing population specific respiratory care practices that address the biological, developmental, psychosocial, and clinical needs of the patient and/or family. This position directs and documents improvement activities. Performance of this job will also require a strong, close working relationship with the medical staff and respiratory care leadership.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Leadership and Collaboration
Manage the staff and professional work of the Respiratory Care Department by:
Assuring that quality care is provided by the department is consistent with the mission of the system.
Facilitates the ongoing development of the clinical respiratory staff to function in new roles and skills necessary to care for the patient population
Participates in identifying learning needs, planning and implementing educational programs
Oversees implementation of policy and procedures
Responsible for maintaining the clinical staff schedule
Responsible for coordinating clinical staff schedule to accommodate flexible staffing
Accountable for ensuring adequate coverage during call-outs/weekends/holidays
Shares responsibility of department administrative call if applicable.
Performs other duties as required.
Innovation and Customer Care
Assist with strategic planning and process improvement across service groupings or continuum of care with day-to-day operations/problem solving
Determines coaching, proactive instruction and disciplinary measures for all employees as developed and enacted by WellStar Senior Leadership
Determines what will be accomplished department-wide with available resources
Establishes site specific departmental procedures
Assist with Timely Service Recovery and Follow-up
Professional Development
Attends meetings, committees, councils and workshops as required.
Determines coaching, proactive instruction and disciplinary measures for all employees as developed and enacted by WellStar Senior Leadership. Mentors and coachs employees for successful outcomes. Evaluates Lead Therapists.
Represents respiratory and participates actively on all assigned committees.
Responsible for meeting all deadlines.
Assists in selection of equipment.
Oversees and mentors Lead therapists and staff
Exemplary Practice and Quality Outcomes
Executes project management for all hospital, respiratory, laboratory, and regulatory requirements in conjunction with and as requested by Site Director/Manager.
Directs all areas of testing methodology, equipment, and product failures.
Validate compliance in all areas of responsibility for consistent information management (i.e. revenue & usage, protocol outcomes).
Assists Department with positive patient experience outcomes
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
Bachelors Respiratory Therapy
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
RCP - Respiratory Care Prof
BLS - Basic Life Support from American Red Cross or American Heart Association
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-P - ACLS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor-Preferred
Minimum 3 years of RT experience Required
Minimum 1 year of any leadership experience Required
Active member of the AARC Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Demonstrates evidence of positive leadership abilities/interpersonal relationships including team building and problem-solving skills of above average clinical practice.
Strong communication organizational and computer skills.
Computer experience includes working knowledge of MS word, Excel, and Power Point
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
At Wellstar Health System, our mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care, inclusive culture and world-class doctors and caregivers, Wellstar is one of the largest, most integrated healthcare systems in Georgia.
Our specialists and primary care providers work in a multidisciplinary environment with nearly 30,000 diverse team members throughout our hospitals, health parks and medical offices. Communities can also access our outpatient centers, a pediatric center, nursing centers, and hospice and home care services. We’re proud to be home to the second-largest Emergency Department in the country, as well as being the only system in Georgia operating multiple trauma centers.
We’re also known for our exceptional work culture, featured on the Great Places to Work®, Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and the Seramount Best Company for Multicultural Women® lists. We continue to attract the best and the brightest in healthcare.
At a time when our industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding expectations from our patients and team members, while transforming healthcare delivery. We stand behind our values to serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice.
