Supervisor, Respiratory - Health Alliance of Hudson Valley : Job Details

Job Details:

Job Summary:

The Clinical Supervisor has the responsibility of supervising the respiratory therapy staff. The Clinical Supervisor is a licensed professional with responsibility for day-to-day operation of assigned department, which may include clinical care, clinical oversight, quality assurance and regulatory compliance, educational and training program(s), human resources management and/or other areas.

Responsibilities:

* Supervises and administers respiratory therapy to patients as described by a physician

* Supervises and sets up the use of all respiratory therapy equipment

* Monitors all respiratory therapy patients to ensure that physician instructions are implemented

* Maintains a complete record-keeping system of use and upkeep of the respiratory equipment

* Maintains adequate supplies of oxygen and other therapeutic gases

* Consults with physicians, nurses and other staff on respiratory therapy matters

* Instructs students in respiratory therapy technique and practices

* Participates in the selectuion of new equipment, future planning, and development

* Enforces safety rules and regulations

* Provides inservice education for the department and other personnel

* Keeps up to date of current development in the field through publications, lectures, and conferences

* Supervises the implementation of departmental policy and procedures

* Oversees equipment maintenance and care

* Maintains adequate amounts of supplies

* Maintains departmental statistics

* Insures the department conforms to quality assurance standards

* Ensures the department's conformance to quality assurance standards.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of acute care and ICU experience.

Education:

Associates Degree, required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Masters degree, preferred.

Licenses / Certifications:

Clinical licensed RT with registration issued by New York State Education Department as a Respiratory Therapist

Other:

Ability to work closely with other clinical professionals, physicians and nursing personnel in the institution. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. Strong clinical knowledge and excellent communication skills to articulate to clinical and non-clinical staff. Ability to maintain accuracy of work and attention to detail.

About Us:

WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

* Health Insurance

* Dental

* Vision

* Retirement Savings Plan

* Flexible Saving Account

* Paid Time Off

* Holidays

* Tuition Reimbursement