Supervisor, Respiratory Therapy

About this role

Job Title:  Supervisor, Respiratory Therapist Department: Respiratory Care Services  Location: Primary Location: Mainly for Clifton Springs Nursing Home, 2 Coulter Rd, Clifton Springs NY 14432, but will work all over the eastern region to support staffing needs. Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule: Flexible hours (either five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts); 2 wknds out of a 6-week schedule, On-call.

SUMMARY  Assist the Manager of Respiratory Care in the development, growth, completion, and maintenance of respiratory clinical and technical excellence for both the Respiratory Care Department and throughout Unity Health System. Provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values.

RESPONSIBILITIES   • Responsible for all essential functions listed for the Lead Respiratory Therapist.

• Possess, maintain, and deliver high clinical standards in the assessment, administration, education, and observation of respiratory therapy as ordered by Providers.

• Provide clinical supervision and support to Respiratory Staff in all aspects of respiratory care, functioning both as a resource leader and as a role model. 

• Evaluate, coordinate, and facilitate current and continuing education and development of the Respiratory Therapists. Coordinate and facilitate education for other disciplines and departments as requested by department and hospital leadership.

• Develop and implement a continued and annual competency program, including facilitating all aspects of new employee orientation. Assist Manager with clinical content and presentation of regularly scheduled intradepartmental as well as relevant multidisciplinary meetings as requested.

• Assist in development and implementation of clinical care policies, procedures, and protocols. Ensure consistency in the clinical instruction, education, and application of those objectives.

• Coordinate the on-going evaluation, in-servicing, and purchasing of both new and existing equipment and supplies, providing input into departmental selection and function to ensure appropriate usage, inventory, and cost effectiveness.

• Act as a liaison to multidisciplinary teams that work on patient care protocols, order sets, pathways or any plans that include the respiratory care of patients. Actively participates and supports intradepartmental respiratory committees.

• Facilitate and coordinate respiratory rotations and clinical observations from multiple agencies and disciplines, including but not limited to respiratory, nursing, emergency response, exploring, and high school programs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:​ • AAS degree in health care related field

• Previous supervisory experience

• Recent acute care experience 

• Ability to communicate effectively 

• Demonstrate clinical excellence

Licensure / Certification Skills: • NYS License as a Respiratory Therapist. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree preferred. 

EDUCATION: AS LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:  RT - Respiratory Therapist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE: $40.86 - $52.88 CITY:

Clifton Springs POSTAL CODE:

14432 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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