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UPMC Susquehanna Lock Haven Supervisor Respiratory Therapy - Lock Haven in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
Supervisor Respiratory Therapy -- Lock Haven
Job ID: 5444318792 Status: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Shift: Day Job Facility: UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport Department: LH-RESPIRATORY THERAPY Location: 24 Cree Drive, Lockhaven, PA Union Position: No Salary Range: $ 35.33-54.74 USD
UPMC Lock Haven is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapy Supervisor. This position supports the outpatient Emergency Department setting and helps to cover Skilled Nursing non-invasive vent coverage. Hours are primarily daylight, either eight-hour or twelve-hour shifts, Monday through Friday; this includes rotating holidays depending on when the holiday falls throughout the year. Additionally, you may be required to work an off-shift or weekend as needed to maintain adequate patient coverage.
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ü Up to 5 ½ weeks of paid time off and 7 paid holidays
Purpose: Supervise and coordinate diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures that best meet the needs of the patient, physician, department, and hospital during the assigned shift. Assist in the overall management of the department. Defined responsibilities are performed in pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations and in all patient service areas.
Responsibilities:
- Assure the delivery of quality patient care by all Respiratory Care staff.
- Is an educational resource in Respiratory Care for all other health care practitioners.
- Perform all duties and responsibilities required of a Sr. Respiratory Therapist, RRT. Serve as a role model and resource at all times.
- Assure the effective and efficient use of all available resources.
- Assist in implementing all activities required by regulatory agencies.
- Is directly responsible for the department orientation, educational/in-service, and competency program.
- Ensure a safe and appropriate work environment.
- Prepare and provide various reports as needed and requested.
- Supervise the daily clinical operations of an area or department providing Respiratory Care.
- Complete performance appraisals, assist with staffing decisions and implement personnel actions.
- Ensure compliance with hospital and departmental policies.
- Promote the effective utilization of Respiratory Care through assessment, evaluation, protocols, and consults.
- Assist the Director with the overall management of the department.
- Provide a direct line of communication between all other health care practitioners and Respiratory Care Services.
- Coordinate the evaluation of products and equipment. Provide input into departmental equipment selection and function.
- Provide and maintain a supply inventory.
Qualifications:
Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required. An Associate's degree is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Four years of total respiratory care experience with a minimum of three years in critical care is required.
A Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the practicing state is required.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required.
Respiratory therapists who receive their RRT credential from the NBRC after July 1, 2002, are required to maintain certification under the NBRC guidelines.
Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation is required.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and ski ls demonstration component within 30 days of hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
How to apply: Interested and qualified candidates, please click on "Apply Now," then continue to the PA CareerLink® provided link for this company's careers page. You are required to complete UPMC's online application.