Clinical Supervisor - Respiratory Therapy

Description

Idaho Falls Community Hospital is looking for a Respiratory Therapy Clinical Supervisor to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY: Provides clinical education and evaluation to Respiratory Therapist and patient care staff and facilitates evidenced-based research within a specialized area of Respiratory Therapy. Provides administrative support for the Respiratory Therapy manager and for the department. Collaborates with medical practitioners, Pulmonologists, Intensivists, and clinical management to incorporate clinical processes into the plan of care for patients. The clinical supervisor a crucial role in training and educating staff, which typically includes mentoring staff, attending interdepartmental huddles, integrating Respiratory therapy within the care model of hospital patient care units, assisting in staff meetings, and identifying areas for training and assisting in roll out of trainings. Involved in Recruiting and hiring respiratory staff; Supervisor will also play a large part in retaining high quality staff through the recurrent orientation and addressing staff issues or concerns. Performs direct Respiratory services to patients as required (on a weekly basis), ensuring adherence to professional standards and IFCH policies, procedures, and guidelines.

BENEFITS:

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Mountain View Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Respiratory Therapy Supervisor/Clinical Educator

• Meets requirements and can uphold the job description of a staff respiratory therapist.
• Demonstrates expertise in the teaching/learning process to improve clinical practice and system processes.
• Assumes direct responsibility during clinical shift and for orienting new clinical personnel to respective units.
• Will provide bedside education to staff.
• Assists RT Educator with plans and conducts orientation programs for all levels of clinical personnel related to respiratory type patient care.
• Assesses the educational needs within the clinical departments, works with managers and other supervisors and educators to develop plans to meet these needs of patient care and clinical personnel.
• Collaborates with team members, management, and the administration team to plan a yearly calendar of programs including annual competencies and assists in its execution.
• Assists all department managers in meeting the educational needs of their employees.
• Will assist staff with patient care concerns to help with quality patient care.
• Serves on and encourages staff participation in hospital and departmental committees as directed by the management team.

ABOUT IDAHO FALLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL:

At Idaho Falls Community Hospital, helping our community get better is our number one priority. We are committed to providing compassionate, emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to have a state-of-the-art Emergency Department, a stroke and diagnostic cardiac center, and a trauma center.

Our work environment is collaborative, purpose driven and people centric. Our culture is unique and it is what makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference, we have a place for you on our team.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program with a current, RT licensure in the state of Idaho. Current BLS, ACLS, PALS required at time of hire. NRP certifications are required within 6 months of hire.
• Experience: Years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services is preferred.
• Equipment/Technology: Basic computer knowledge. Willing to learn and become a super user and educate regarding the use of patient care equipment (i.e. ventilators, bipap/cpap, bedside monitoring system, defibrillators and other equipment as indicated by management). In addition has the ability to educate to the use of Respiratory related supplies and equipment. Has the ability to learn and teach competence-based education to staff on the unit.
• Language/Communication: Has the ability to communicate effectively and clearly with many different people (patients, families, visitors, members of the interdisciplinary team and others).
• Mathematical Skills: Knowledge of basic respiratory calculations and the ability to educate respiratory therapy staff regarding mathematical skills related to respiratory care.