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Job Title:Respiratory Therapist Supervisor

Employment Type:Full Time

Schedule: 7:00 am - 7:30 pm and every other weekend and Holidays

Location: Silver Spring MD

Position Highlights:

• Competitive salary

• Quality of Life:Flexible work schedules

• Advancement:Career growth opportunities

• Location: Holy Cross Health has two hospitals and four healthcare centers all a short driving distance from Washington DC and Baltimore MD

Responsibilities:

• The primary responsibilities of this position are to provide General Supervision Leadership to Respiratory Care Staff Therapists.

• The Supervisor acts as a resource person and mentor for all Respiratory Therapists Respiratory Care Students and as a liaison to Nursing Staff and Physicians on the assigned shift and when representing the Department in any activity.

• Under minimal supervision the Supervisor shall assure adequate shift coverage and quality patient care on the assigned shift. Provides prescribed Respiratory Care to patients within department policies and procedures and standards of care.

• Is responsible for assessing planning implementing and evaluating patient care to a specified group of patients.

• Collaborates with physicians medical professionals and other staff to ensure the quality of care given.

• Provides care for the neonate pediatric adolescent adult or geriatric patient (as defined in the unit Scope of Care).

• Utilizes knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patients age to ensure that care provided meets the unique physical and psychosocial needs of the patient. Involves appropriate parties (i.e.; patients family or guardian outside agencies) in the assessment treatment and continuing care of the patient as needed.

• The Supervisor may provide supervision and leadership to other departments under the direction of the Director of Respiratory Sleep Neurodiagnostics Cardiac Diagnostics and Pulmonary Rehab.

• Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.

What you will need:

• Must maintain active Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential (RRT) with the National Board of Respiratory Care

• Associates Degree required.

• Current licensure from the state of Maryland as a Respiratory Care Practitioner

• At least three years of clinical experience 1 year of supervisory experience desired

• Neonatal Intensive Care experience is preferred.

• Current CPR Card with recertification every two years.

• ACLS PALS and NRP certification and required recertification at prescribed intervals. Must obtain within 6 months of hire date if not able to demonstrate certification(s) at time of hire.

• Must possess computer skills inclusive of Word. Proficiency in Excel andor Access is also desirable.

• Able to demonstrate good ability to communicate using English language in written and verbal fashion promoting a team approach to patient care

• Visual acuity at all ranges corrected or uncorrected

• Normal hearing range corrected or uncorrected

Pay range: $35.41 53.12

Pay is based on experience skills and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

About us:

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.