Supervisor, Respiratory Care - Nights

Responsible for the day to day operations within the clinical setting to ensure delivery of quality service and optimal patient flow.

 Coordinates staffing needs and reviews coverage on a daily basis to meet patient care requirements.
 Assists with the clinical evaluation of team members, completes written clinical performance evaluations and conducts timely team
member assessments.
 Participates in the hiring and evaluation of potential team members.
 Monitors compliance with certifications, licenses and required education for team members.
 Assists in the coordination and participates in the delivery of patient care ensuring compliance with physician orders and established
policies, procedures and standards of practice.
 Performs direct patient care activities as required to meet operational needs.
 Interfaces with patients and families to provide instruction, promote participation in patient care and to coordinate respiratory
activities.
 Plans and evaluates compliance with organizational, regulatory policies and procedures.
 Designs, implements and evaluates respiratory care models to improve the quality of service.
 Utilizes evidenced based, quality clinical respiratory care practice consistent with respiratory care research, organizational and
national practice standards.
 Expresses ideas clearly and effectively in verbal and written communication to team members and groups.
 Embraces, communicates and promotes change.
 Utilizes effective fiscal management skills with financial resources.
 Contributes to the strategic and financial planning of the unit/department
 Cultivates exemplary customer service throughout the unit/department.
 Facilitates and supports team member involvement in professional and organizational activities.
 Demonstrates professional accountability by maintaining proficiency in assigned role and involvement in professional organizations
 Precepts new respiratory care supervisors or mentors team members or new lead registered therapists
 Holds self and others accountable to the Orlando Health Standards of Behavior.
 Exemplifies Orlando Health Leadership Competencies.
 Manages various personnel functions including hiring, work assignments, coaching plans, and disciplinary actions.

• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state

and local standards.

• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Education/Training
Graduate from an approved school of Respiratory Care and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the NBRC. Candidates can
qualify by meeting the specified education requirements and/or the specialized experience requirements below:
 Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care, Cardiopulmonary Sciences, Business Administration or Health Science Administration;
or
 Associate Degree in Respiratory Care plus any NBRC Specialty Certification (NPS, RPFT, ACCS) or Asthma Educator Certification
(AE-C) with documented supervisory and/or management experience

Licensure/Certification
Maintains current professional license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in the State of Florida.
Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certificate; and as determined by specialty area ACLS, PALS, or NRP is required.
Experience
Three (3) years’ experience as a registered respiratory therapist in the acute care setting.