Respiratory Therapist I Supervisor
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University · Brooklyn
The Department of Respiratory Therapy at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Respiratory Therapist I Supervisor. The successful candidate will:
- Oversee departmental educational activities including activities such as: orientation of new respiratory therapists, departmental in-services and educational programs; lectures and clinical training sessions for medical, nursing, and other staff.
- May work days or nights based on staff educational needs.
- Supervise, and evaluate respiratory therapy staff assigned to all areas and covering all age groups.
- Provide respiratory care for acute patients under the direction of a physician, including but not limited to drawing blood gases for analysis, adjustment of ventilation or other equipment within the limits of the physician's instructions, and recording respiratory progress in patient records.
- Oversee the shift and assist the RT's with patient care concerns; oversee hand-off huddles.
- Assist with scheduling.
- Supervise the transport, disinfection, and sterilization of equipment as per infection control guidelines.
- Evaluate in performance of subordinates and ensure that departmental goals are met.
- Participate in departmental & hospital performance improvement initiatives; this may include special projects and data collection.
- Participate in product evaluations and treatment planning.
- Perform other duties related to the efficient and effective operation of the respiratory care department to ensure a high level of patient care is maintained.
Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.
The Department of Respiratory Therapy at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Respiratory Therapist I Supervisor.
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