Clinical Supervisor Respiratory Care / Full-time

POSITION SUMMARY: The Clinical Supervisor, in collaboration with and under the direction of the Respiratory Therapy Director/Manager, is accountable for ongoing shift leadership and operations of a clinical department and for respiratory care safety and quality. The Clinical Supervisor uses sound human resource and budget principles to guide the daily provision of respiratory services to patients and families. The Clinical Supervisor supports comprehensive patient and family services through effective participation with the interdisciplinary team. The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for supervising and educating respiratory department associates and providing patient care when needed. Coaches and guides employees under his/her supervision; demonstrates Professionalism and Excellence by acting as a role model for clinical and service excellence.

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy; National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required, Bachelor Degree preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current Respiratory license in the State of New Mexico. Current BLS Certification. Current ACLS, PALS, and NRP Certification preferred.

SKILLS: Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.

EXPERIENCE: Two years relevant experience or demonstrated ability.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to: Director / Manager of Respiratory Services

ENVIRONMENT:

-Bloodborne pathogen: B

Works irregular hours. Multiple simultaneous activities of patient care. Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays. Exposure to varying unpredictable situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle emergency situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing. Has knowledge of and uses good body mechanics. Occasionally positions, pushes and/or transfers patients or equipment. Hearing and visual acuity within normal limits. Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required