Supervisor, Respiratory Therapy - Full Time

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Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews work of staff involved in the delivery of respiratory therapy. Conducts daily rounds/visual inspections to improve delivery of service. Trains and assesses the competency of respiratory therapists, students, and assistants. Monitors and adjusts staffing levels daily so that productivity guidelines are met. Performs the duties of a respiratory therapist including but not limited to: conducting tests to evaluate patients’ cardiopulmonary functions; performing bronchopulmonary drainage and assisting/instructing patients in the performance of breathing exercises; setting up and operating devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators; reading prescriptions; measuring ABGs; and reviewing patient information to assess the patient’s condition. Maintains charts that contain patients' pertinent identification and therapy information. Inspects, cleans, tests, and maintains respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, makes recommendations for new equipment, and maintains inventory Coordinates activities with departmental staff to assure maximum effect, minimize duplication, and enhance better utilization of resources. Assists in the development of in-service training for divisional staff, and the compilation of statistical data for departmental evaluation purposes. Follows facility, departmental and personnel policies and procedures. Creates flexible/equitable schedules so that maximum efficiency and effectiveness is achieved. Promotes a culture of customer service excellence to encourage quality care and services, enhance the image of the department and institution, and promote staff retention. Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                         

Education:

Associate degree in relevant field.

Certification and Licensing:

Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist license required; BLS/ACLS required.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with 3 years in critical care.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:

• Knowledge of business and management principles
• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
• Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.
• Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
• Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff