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The Supervisor – Respiratory Therapy Services works closely with the Manager - Respiratory Therapy Services to oversee the quality of clinical practice provided by Respiratory Therapists to ensure adequate training of staff, appropriately allocating resources, and monitoring work. S/he provides leadership and guidance to the respiratory therapy staff and serves as a resource for the respiratory therapy department, nursing, physicians and all other hospital personnel. The incumbent provides a comprehensive range of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures to patients requiring basic and advanced cardiopulmonary and related services. Under direction of a licensed physician, who has special expertise in respiratory care, the Supervisor – Respiratory Therapy Services utilizes the application of scientific principles for the identification, prevention, remediation, research, and rehabilitation of acute or chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction thereby promoting optimum health and function.KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Reviews patient’s medical history, conducts assessments of the patient’s pathophysiological condition, recommends appropriate care and documents patient response outcomes in a timely and accurate manner. Provides cardiorespiratory related diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, assesses and documents patient response in a timely and accurate manner. Sets up and performs quality control procedures and operates respiratory and laboratory equipment, making adjustments as necessary. Obtains and maintains all clinical core competencies of the Respiratory Therapy Services department. Responsible for maintaining up to date mandatory Life Support Training requirements as directed by MoPH and Sidra (e.g. BLS, AED etc.) Provides basic to advanced techniques in airway management. Initiates, monitors and assesses ventilator/technology dependent patients on an outlined basis. Recommends and administers individualized medical gas therapies. Ensures effective communication during handover, and end of shift report to ensure that the patient’s needs for continuity of care and level of care are met. Provides emergency care as a member of Resuscitation, Rapid Response, and Transport Team as required. Upholds department mandated documentation standards; does so in a timely and accurate way. Implements ongoing Sidra Strategic Initiatives for the Respiratory Therapy Services program which includes but not limited to: + Space allocation (i.e. storage rooms, medical gas storage)Personnel Management:
Participates in recruiting, commissioning, on-boarding, orientation and service activation and ensures responsibilities are carried out in accordance with plans and timelines. Maintains files and documents in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. Develops plans and assists in new employee orientation setting up departmental resources that will educate and assure orientation competencies are met. In conjunction with Respiratory Therapy Services leaders, plans, implements, and conducts employee performance reviews to evaluate job performance. Professional development activities, including competency assessment and job satisfaction. Supervises staff and provide education in the delivery of patient and family centered care. Delegates care services, maximizing each staff member’s scope of practice. Delegates special projects, research, and committee appointments. Collaborates with Respiratory Therapy Services leadership to determine departmental educational requirements.Provides direction, oversight, and supervision to Respiratory Therapy Services staff delivering therapeutic services to patients and families:
Recognizes staff contributions and accomplishments. Maintains accurate personnel records. In conjunction with department leadership, plans and implements strategies to improve staff morale, teamwork, and communication to achieve optimal department productivity. Provides opportunities for staff to expand their leadership skills. Aligns personnel resources, coverage, and schedules to provide optimal services to staff, patients, and families. Facilitates individual and team meetings with staff to enhance performance and communication.Respiratory Therapy Services clinical services, evidence, education, and programming:
Assesses and implements innovative products, resources, service, etc., to contribute positively to patient and family experiences and outcomes. Provides education for hospital staff on the principles of cardiorespiratory diagnostics and therapeutic interventions. Researches on-going best practices for Respiratory Therapy Services and presents information and recommendations to Manager – Respiratory Therapy Services. Provides direct student program management by: + Ensuring exceptional experiences and learningParticipate in department and organization performance improvement activities, committees, leadership meetings and Boards:
Identifies ways to improve department and organization performance. Collaborates with other departments and staff members to design and implement improvements.Fiscal Management and Accountability:
Demonstrates prudent resource utilization. Provides support as delegated by the Manager – Respiratory Therapy Services. Adheres to Sidra’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies Adheres to and promotes Sidra’s ValuesIn view of the evolving needs and opportunities within Sidra, this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS –REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL Education Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or other relevant field Experience 7+ years clinical experience as a Neonatal/Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist inclusive of 2 years Supervisory experience in a tertiary or quaternary level care facility Certification and LicensureThis job is no longer accepting applications.
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