Cleveland Clinic

Supervisor Respiratory Therapy II - Pulmonary

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Full time

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Job Title

Supervisor Respiratory Therapy II - Pulmonary

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Respiratory Therapy-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

T98361

Shift

Nights + Call

Schedule

8:00pm-8:30am

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Cleveland Clinic Respiratory Institute combines comprehensive care with innovative research and education. With more than 170 Pulmonologists, Immunologists and other specialists, our staff diagnose and treat a wide spectrum of disorders for 200,000 patients annually. As a Respiratory Supervisor II on this team, you will oversee your designated Respiratory Care Unit, ensuring caregivers perform the exceptional work for which our hospitals are renowned. You will focus on essential management tasks, such as performance evaluations, budget reviews, policy updates and regulatory compliance, to drive our enterprise forward in delivering world-class, unmatched healthcare.

A caregiver in this position works nights with on-call requirements, from 8:00pm—8:30am.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

  • Oversee and direct all activities regarding Respiratory Therapy personnel.

  • Assist with the development of employee schedules, maintain employee records and ensure accurate timekeeping.

  • Assist with employee performance evaluations and gives appropriate feedback.

  • Assist staff with identifying and utilizing learning resources available within the hospital/community.

  • Assist with the development of an ongoing program of orientation, training and education for new employees and students.

  • Participate in the development and maintenance of a performance improvement program.

  • Take measures to continuously improve the quality of services delivered.

  • Participate in the writing, reviewing, and updating of the Respiratory Therapy policies and procedures.

  • Assist with the development of the departmental budget, ensuring the availability of equipment and supplies.

  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies and state law requirements.

  • Participate in long-term strategic planning and marketing of department services.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

  • Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

  • Associate's Degree

  • Registration as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

  • Licensed by the Ohio Board for Respiratory Care (RCP)

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross

  • Three years of experience in critical care, including leadership, education and/or research activities

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR American Red Cross and Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) Certification through the NBRC and three years of experience in a neonatal/pediatric area (at sites where appropriate)

  • Neonatal/Pediatric experience (at sites where appropriate)

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Physical Requirements:

  • Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

  • Normal hearing and vision or corrected to normal range.

  • May require sitting, standing and walking for extensive periods of time.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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