Clinical Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, Respiratory Therapy, Third Shift
- Req. Number: 5253
- Address: 3188 Bellevue Avenue
- City, State: Cincinnati, OH
- Job Type: Full time
- Posted Date: 7/24/2023
Job Description
Clinical Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, Night Shift, Respiratory Therapy Department
UC Health is hiring a full-time Clinical Respiratory Therapy Supervisor for the respiratory therapy department for the night shift at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
The Clinical Respiratory Therapy Supervisor oversees the clinical aspect of Respiratory Care and the methodologies utilized by the Respiratory Care Department. The Clinical Supervisor will provide direct patient care and participate in facility committees as assigned by the Respiratory Care Director.
About University of Cincinnati Medical Center
As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.
UC Medical Center is also home to medical breakthroughs- our physician experts conduct basic, translational and clinical research, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest and most advanced treatments. UC Medical Center houses Greater Cincinnati's only Level I adult trauma center, which includes the right mix of specialist and medical resources available at a moment's notice for a wide variety of the most complex medical conditions and injuries.
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:
Join our team as a Clinical Respiratory Therapy Supervisor in our respiratory therapy department and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.
Clinical Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, Night Shift, Respiratory Therapy Department
UC Health is hiring a full-time Clinical Respiratory Therapy Supervisor for the respiratory therapy department for the night shift at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
The Clinical Respiratory Therapy Supervisor oversees the clinical aspect of Respiratory Care and the methodologies utilized by the Respiratory Care Department. The Clinical Supervisor will provide direct patient care and participate in facility committees as assigned by the Respiratory Care Director.
About University of Cincinnati Medical Center
As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.
UC Medical Center is also home to medical breakthroughs- our physician experts conduct basic, translational and clinical research, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest and most advanced treatments. UC Medical Center houses Greater Cincinnati's only Level I adult trauma center, which includes the right mix of specialist and medical resources available at a moment's notice for a wide variety of the most complex medical conditions and injuries.
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
- Assists with the strategic operation of the department from a patient care and clinical point of view.
- Collaborates with the Respiratory Director and the different unit Clinical Managers in the planning of patient care objectives.
- Performs management duties as designated by Department Director (i.e., payroll, unit schedule, time and attendance, unit statistics, unit meetings, reports, performance reviews, etc.)
- Assists with day-to-day clinical operations of care related to cardiopulmonary care.
- Evaluates the clinical effectiveness and the proper application of Respiratory therapies.
- Participates in daily rounding of patients with varying medical teams including both Medical Staff and the IDC team(s).
- Completes all educational, certification, and regulatory requirements and maintains competency in areas specific to cardiopulmonary care.
- Supports the implementation of recommendations and changes made to improve patient care at the unit level.
- Evaluates respiratory therapy practice by participating in self/peer review and performance improvement activities.
- Facilitates the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the orientation of new employees as well as recurring high-acuity low-volume competency assessment of Respiratory Therapy.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Associate's degree - Graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory program minimum required. Bachelor of Science preferred.
- 2+ years of ICU experience as a Respiratory Therapist is required.
- 1 year of charge Respiratory Therapist and/or 2+ years of Respiratory therapy leadership/management experience is required.
- 1+ years of tracheostomy maintenance is preferred.
- 2+ years (or 100+ procedures) of bronchoscopy assist is strongly preferred.
- 2+ years of advanced airway/intubation is preferred.
- Trained and maintains proficiency in both CPR and ACLS.
- Must be (or complete within 6 months of hire) CPR and ACLS instructor training.
- Completes annual certification of mandatory unit-specific and hospital and safety education.
- Previous experience with a computerized medical record system and a working knowledge of Microsoft® Office applications (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS PowerPoint) is strongly desired.
Join our team as a Clinical Respiratory Therapy Supervisor in our respiratory therapy department and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.
