Respiratory Supervisor II - Surgical and Critical Care

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

The Cleveland Clinic Respiratory Institute combines comprehensive care with innovative research and education. With more than 170 Pulmonologists, Immunologists and other specialists, our staff diagnose and treat a wide spectrum of disorders for 200,000 patients annually. As a Respiratory Supervisor II on this team, you will oversee your designated Respiratory Care Unit, ensuring caregivers perform the exceptional work for which our hospitals are renowned. You will focus on essential management tasks, such as performance evaluations, budget reviews, policy updates and regulatory compliance, to drive our enterprise forward in delivering world-class, unmatched healthcare. You will also perform respiratory care, supporting patients in the ICU, Emergency Department and other high-acuity areas requiring advanced respiratory care. Your efforts will help promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. 

This position offers exposure to advanced respiratory therapies and technologies, including mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, airway management and specialty respiratory procedures. This academic medical center environment provides opportunities to support research, education and interdisciplinary collaboration. You will also have access to Cleveland Clinic benefits and Cleveland Clinic learning courses while being a part of one of the best places to receive healthcare. 

A caregiver in this position works nights from 7:00PM – 7:30AM, including 4-hours of remote admin work per week. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Oversee and direct all activities regarding Respiratory Therapy personnel. 

• Assist with the development of employee schedules, maintain employee records and ensure accurate timekeeping. 

• Assist with employee performance evaluations and give appropriate feedback. 

• Assist staff with identifying and utilizing learning resources available within the hospital/community. 

• Assist with the development of an ongoing program of orientation, training and education for new employees and students. 

• Participate in the development and maintenance of a performance improvement program. 

• Take measures to continuously improve the quality of services delivered. 

• Participate in the writing, reviewing and updating of the Respiratory Therapy policies and procedures. 

• Assist with the development of the departmental budget, ensuring the availability of equipment and supplies. 

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies and state law requirements. 

• Participate in long-term strategic planning and marketing of department services. 

• Perform blood gas puncture and analysis at sites where applicable. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program 

• Associate's Degree with diploma and/or transcripts provided for validation 

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) 

• Licensed by the Ohio Board for Respiratory Care (RCP) 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross  

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross 

• Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) Certification through the NBRC 

• Three years of experience in a neonatal/pediatric area (at sites where appropriate) 

• Three years of experience in critical care, including leadership, education and/or research activities 

• Neonatal/Pediatric experience (at sites where appropriate) 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Bachelor's Degree 

• Leadership experience in a clinical setting, preferably in an academic medical center or larger, higher acuity healthcare organization 

• Knowledge of Epic and/or Kronos 

• Performance management experience