Supv Respiratory Therapy, 36 Hours

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This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Coordinates clinical practice and deployment of resources to ensure implementation of respiratory care processes, adherence to standards, and compliance with regulatory standards. Assesses the number and competency level of staff in each assigned area and adjusts staffing appropriately to meet patient care needs. Supervises work responsibilities to ensure optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction. Coordinates staff schedules and staff development and educational activities. Participates in equal share of on call with other supervisors.
2. Identifies issues in respiratory care delivery and seeks solutions for problems. Documents actions taken. Resolves operational issues and evaluates the impact of solutions to ensure goals are achieved. Demonstrates decision-making skills by establishing priorities and initiating actions.
3. Maintains safe operation of respiratory care equipment by adhering to hospital safety regulations. Evaluates new equipment, coordinates inventory of equipment and supplies, troubleshoots and coordinates equipment repairs and preventive maintenance with Biomedical Engineering.
4. Works with the Manager and Director to develop and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and objectives and ensures respiratory care practice standards and health and safety requirements are met. Keeps Respiratory Care Manager and Director informed of workloads, changes in patient and employee needs, and other personnel or operational problems.
5. Accomplishes respiratory care human resource objectives by providing and coordinating orientation and required training. Communicates job expectations, resolves grievances, and actively participates and completes evaluations of staff performance and attendance. Provides disciplinary action as appropriate in collaboration with Manager and/or Director. Makes recommendations on transfers, promotions, salary changes, terminations, and similar actions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:
1. Licensure by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Respiratory Therapist.
2. Minimum of a two year Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care.
3. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC.
4. Current BLS certification (AHA)

Preferred:
1. Bachelor's degree.
2. NRP certification

Experience/Skill:

Required:
1. Two years of experience in a supervisory/leadership role.
2. Thorough knowledge of the specialized field of respiratory care.
3. Must have solid technical knowledge of operation of various respiratory equipment modalities and specialty devices.
4. Respects and maintains the confidentiality of patient related information. Works independently.
5. Possesses strong time management skills.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listedin this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.