What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Care Supervisor position at Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics?
Description
Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus
Department: SH Respiratory Care
Position Type: Full Time
Start Time: 18:00
Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.
We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There’s something about Salem, Oregon!
Your Role With Us:
Salem Health is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist Supervisor to lead our team in delivering exceptional patient care. This role oversees daily staff assignments, ensures compliance with policies, and supports continuous quality improvement initiatives. The supervisor plays a key role in fostering a positive work environment, providing mentorship, and promoting professional development among team members. Responsibilities include staff scheduling, onboarding new hires, participating in performance management, and assisting in department-wide projects and audits. Strong leadership, customer service, and communication skills are essential. Join us in our mission to provide compassionate, high-quality respiratory care to our community.
Total Rewards Offerings:
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.
- Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
- Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Live Well Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
- Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
- Education assistance program
- Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
- Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria
- Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others
Background/Expertise:
- Associate degree or bachelor's degree is required.
- Advanced Cardio Life Support certification required.
- Basic Life Support certification required.
- Pediatric Adv Life Support certification required.
- Current Respiratory Therapist License through Oregon Health Authority required.
- Reg Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required through the NBRC.
- Minimum of 1 year supervisory and/or lead experience in the field of Respiratory Care in a hospital setting required.
- 1 year of Critical care experience required.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org
