Supervisor, HCS - PHC

This Supervisor provides and evaluates the effectiveness of respiratory care, coordinates respiratory services, and performs respiratory care services in accordance with the physician's orders.

• Responsible for delivery, set-up, education, assessment, monitoring, treatment administration, and care as related to the individualized plan of care
• Plans, directs, and coordinates the daily activities of RCPs
• Completes field supervisory visits, assesses staff competency, and reviews required documentation
• Participates in Center staff meetings, orientation, in-service education, interdisciplinary case conferences, and other meetings as requested
• Makes appropriate inter-agency and/or community referrals
• Communicates patient concerns appropriately with health care team and physicians
• Takes initiative to present ideas and/or suggestions to management
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Coordinates admissions with intake and makes appropriate assignments
• Ensures that work meets quality standards by keeping clinically current through participation in in-service programs, professional activities, and seminars
• Mentors, directs, and evaluates staff
  • provides verbal and written coaching and counseling to staff as indicated
• Participates in interviewing and hiring of Respiratory Care Practitioners
• Ensures compliance with all state and federal laws and regulatory agencies
• Completes field supervisory visits for staff
• Collects, analyzes, and aggregates daily activities for monthly reports
• Ensures implementation and compliance of administrative and clinical policies and procedures
• Manages team of employees
  • responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
  • Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Education/Experience:

• Graduate of an AMA approved respiratory program
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Credentials with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred
  • Certified Respiratory Technician (CRT) accepted
• Must have current state professional license
• minimum of 3 years experience in respiratory care is required
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred
• Experience with home medical equipment is highly desired
• Current CPR certification and attainment of company direct patient care health requirements is required before interacting with patients
• should have knowledge of Word Processing software