Supervisor Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy

Supervisor Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy at Christus Health summary:

The Supervisor Respiratory Therapy oversees point-of-care testing and ensures compliance with clinical and laboratory accreditation standards while leading respiratory care staff. This role involves planning, delegating, and evaluating respiratory care treatments and patient education in collaboration with the healthcare team. Required certifications include RT or RCP licensure, CRT or RRT credentials, and advanced life support certifications such as ACLS, PALS, and NRP.

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels (CSRH-NB), nestled in the heart of downtown New Braunfels, is a full-service, 94-private bed facility that continues to expand to meet the needs of New Braunfels’ strong population growth. Innovative equipment and procedures are utilized, including an Outpatient Imaging Center, orthopedic and surgical services, rehabilitation, a renovated birthing center, including 24/7 neonatal coverage, emergency care, wound care/hyperbaric center, 3D mammography, and comprehensive heart care, from diagnostics to open-heart surgery.

Summary:

The Supervisor Respiratory Therapy will have oversight of all Point of Care Testing (POCT). He/She will define the technical objectives and direct the activities of the region in support of testing accuracy, accreditation readiness, and associate compliance and competencies. He/She must have extensive knowledge of the Clinical Improvement Act (CLIA), College of American Pathologists (CAP), The Joint Commission (TJC), and Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) Accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Assesses apparent, predictable, and potential needs of patients and families in basic and complex situations and for a defined patient population.
• Plans and documents comprehensive care in response to identified needs of patients and families throughout the continuum of care in collaboration with the health care team.
• Provides, delegates, and/or assists others in delivering complex care to a defined patient population demonstrating competency and excellence in respiratory care practice.
• Evaluates patient response to treatment throughout the continuum of care in complex and changing situations.
• Assesses potential discharge requirements throughout the course of care and takes a leadership role with the health care team to meet the patient’s needs.
• Involves patient and family members in the planning, implementing, and evaluating of care.
• Takes a leadership role in providing and assuring provisions of individualized education to patients and families as well as the identified patient population.
• Plans and anticipates admissions and transfers of patients, including appropriate patient placement.
• Delivers a concise and accurate patient condition report.
• Serves as a leader in emergency situations.
• Works in collaboration with the Director/Respiratory care staff to enhance the Department's ability to meet patient needs.
• Assesses, utilizes, and evaluates methods of patient assignment that enhance Departmental function.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• See licensure and/or certification requirements.

Experience

• 4 – 6 years of technical experience preferred.
• 0 – 2 years of Leadership/ Management experience preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• RT or RCP License in state of employment required.
• CRT or RRT through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required.
• BLS required.

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Position Requirements:

Education/Skills

• None

• None

• Current ACLS certification required
• Current PALS certification required
• Current NRP certification required

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time

Keywords:

respiratory therapy supervisor, point-of-care testing, CLIA compliance, respiratory care, patient care management, healthcare leadership, accreditation readiness, RT license, clinical improvement act, life support certification