Supervisor-Respiratory Therapy

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

  • Assists management in monitoring the operations and productivity of assigned department(s). Supervises staff, coordinates activities with leadership and provides support for the efficient and effective delivery of quality services. Assumes management responsibilities as needed.

• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

  • Samaritan Health Services Respiratory Therapy team delivers treatment and diagnostic patient care services to critical and non-critical patients. We serve all age groups and patient populations using evidence-based techniques related to the cardiopulmonary system.

• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

  • Current state of Oregon Respiratory Care License required.

  • Current registration by National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC-RRT) required.

  • Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.

  • Three (3) years clinical experience in Respiratory Care required.

  • Leadership experience preferred.

  • NLH Respiratory Therapy:

    • ACLS and PALS required within 90 days of hire.
    • NRP required within six (6) months of hire.

• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

  • Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.
  • Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
  • Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
  • Conflict resolution - Ability to proactively resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner. Possess the knowledge and skills to handle complaints, settle disputes, and negotiate with others to reach mutually beneficial decisions.
  • Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
  • Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Rarely
    (1 - 10% of the time)

    Occasionally
    (11 - 33% of the time)

    Frequently
    (34 - 66% of the time)

    Continually
    (67 – 100% of the time)

    CLIMB - LADDER

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

    CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

    PULL (0-20 pounds force)

    KNEEL (on knees)

    WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

    CLIMB - STAIRS

    WALK - INCLINE

    LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

    SQUAT Repetitive

    ROTATE TRUNK Standing

    PULL (40 - 60 pounds force)

    SIT

    ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

    REACH - Upward

    MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

    FINGER DEXTERITY

    PINCH Fingers

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

    STAND

    BEND FORWARD at waist

    REACH - Forward

    GRASP Hand/Fist

    PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

    PUSH (20-40 pounds force)

    PUSH (40-60 pounds force)

    PUSH (60 or more pounds force)

Location: Samaritan Health Services · NLH Respiratory Therapy
Schedule: .9 (72 hrs/pp), Varies