Respiratory Therapist I Supervisor

The Department of Respiratory Therapy at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Respiratory Therapist I Supervisor. The successful candidate will:

• Oversee departmental educational activities including activities such as: orientation of new respiratory therapists, departmental in-services and educational programs; lectures and clinical training sessions for medical, nursing, and other staff.
• May work days or nights based on staff educational needs.
• Supervise, and evaluate respiratory therapy staff assigned to all areas and covering all age groups.
• Provide respiratory care for acute patients under the direction of a physician, including but not limited to drawing blood gases for analysis, adjustment of ventilation or other equipment within the limits of the physician's instructions, and recording respiratory progress in patient records.
• Oversee the shift and assist the RT's with patient care concerns; oversee hand-off huddles.
• Assist with scheduling.
• Supervise the transport, disinfection, and sterilization of equipment as per infection control guidelines.
• Evaluate in performance of subordinates and ensure that departmental goals are met.
• Participate in departmental & hospital performance improvement initiatives; this may include special projects and data collection.
• Participate in product evaluations and treatment planning.
• Perform other duties related to the efficient and effective operation of the respiratory care department to ensure a high level of patient care is maintained.

Required Qualifications

• New York State Respiratory Therapist License.
• Associate of Applied Science or Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy or graduate of a two-year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• BLS (or to be obtained within 1-year of hire date).
• NRP required to work NICU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).