What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor - Night Shift position at THE CHILDRENS CENTER INC?
Job Details
Job Description
Job Purpose
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The Respiratory Therapy department at Bethany Children’s Health Center is dedicated to delivering comprehensive therapeutic services and diagnostic evaluations for our pediatric patients facing respiratory insufficiencies and complexities. The Respiratory Therapy Supervisor will assume vital administrative responsibilities in the absence of administrative staff and will provide supervision to on-shift respiratory therapists, ensuring high quality care under the guidance of the Respiratory Therapy Manager and Director. This position will perform tasks and responsibilities in a manner consistent with Bethany Children’s Health Center’s mission, vision, values, and standards. |
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Duty |
Percent of Time |
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Maintains treating staff therapist responsibilities |
Concurrent |
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Supervise respiratory staff and the duties of direct patient care, serving as a respiratory therapy resource for all staff members |
30% |
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Performs administrative duties including preparing staff assignments, data collection through an auditing process, recordkeeping, communication, and other duties to ensure smooth operations. Including providing input for annual performance evaluations and goal completions. |
25% |
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Provides guidance, instructions, and advice to respiratory therapy staff |
15% |
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Participates in an on-call rotation with other leadership team members, as needed |
10% |
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Attends respiratory therapy training and in-service events |
10% |
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Assists with in-patient and outpatient pulmonary rounding, as needed |
5% |
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Other duties as assigned |
5% |
Supervisory Responsibility
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Supervises and mentors staff on the assigned shift. Assists with peer interviewing during the hiring process, as needed. |
Qualifications
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Education: |
Associate of Science or Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. |
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Experience: |
A minimum of 3 to 4 years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, preferably in pediatrics. |
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License/Certification/Credential: |
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About Us
Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart.
Bethany Children’s Health Center (formerly The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital) located in Bethany, Oklahoma is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The ACHC accredited hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home.
In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.
**Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization’s positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This statute allows Bethany Children’s Health Center to refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.
