Pediatric Respiratory Supervisor (RRT) - Long Term Care - Full Time - Mountainside, NJ

Job Overview:

Oversees clinical and equipment related day-to-day operations of Respiratory Therapy Department. Provides support for clinical practice at point of care. Role model for patient care practices through direct patient care as well as serving as a preceptor to new employees.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate from an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program
• Bachelor s Degree in Science or Respiratory Therapy
• Registered Respiratory Therapist from the National Board of Respiratory Care
• NJ State Respiratory License
• AHA BLS Provider Certification

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• NJ State Respiratory License
• AHA BLS Provider Certification

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time 40 hours/week
• On-call 24/7 (Monday through Friday 7a-7p)

Essential Functions:

• Provides direct patient care 50-75% of time worked
• Oversees staff schedules, including time off requests|coverage
• Facilitates maintenance of relevant dept. manuals and education records. Identifies need for and promotes policies related to patient care
• Helps to research best practice and implement changes to service delivery
• Consults with members of the healthcare team on respiratory therapy procedures required to meet the physiological needs of the patients
• Supervises and assists therapists|nursing in the transport of critically ill patients
• Reviews and monitors staff documentation of patient care in the electronic medical record
• Facilitates ordering, maintenance, and repair of respiratory related supplies|equipment
• Oversees laboratory services to ensure adherence to regulatory standards
• Completes payroll in a timely fashion
• Reports to the department manager regarding departmental issues. Serves as a link between manager and dept. staff
• Coordinate other responsibilities as designated appropriate by the Director
• Acts as liaison with administration and medical staff re: issues related to patient care
• Handles customer service or personnel issues related to patient care
• Performs technical correlation for the iSTAT and glucose point of care testing as assigned
• Performs CAP proficiency testing as assigned
• Assists with in-servicing of new clinical staff and competency of waived testing as assigned
• Assists with training of new clinical staff (respiratory care practitioners, therapists, nurses) on respiratory aspects of care as assigned
• Assists with coordination of durable medical equipment for patient families prior to discharge as assigned
• Assists patients, families and vendors with durable medical equipment needs as assigned
• Communicates information and updates related to durable medical equipment to key steak holders
• Provides education to patients and families regarding DME equipment and all respiratory care modalities as assigned
• Assists with compliance with Joint Commission and CLIA requirements as assigned
• Assists with interview and hiring of new staff
• Responsible for assisting with orientation of new staff to dept. and hospital procedures in collaboration with the department educator
• Provides clinical supervision to staff and assists with annual review process for dept. staff
• Assists with development|monitoring of competencies and the training of staff in collaboration with department educator and preceptors
• Assists with identification and implementation of clinical performance improvement include tracheostomy changes
• Acts as a mentor to all clinical staff. Ensures excellence in delivery of patient care and achievement of patient outcomes
• Assists in coordinating student clinical experience as needed. Coordinates dept. in-service|training in collaboration with department educator
• Facilitates staff clinical assignments with adjustments as needed based on patient acuity and census.
• Responsible for all Respiratory Therapists at assigned work location

Physical Demands:

• Able to lift and carry equipment and patients greater than 15 pounds or greater
• Potential for blood and body fluid splashes and exposures
• On feet most of the day; bending, walking, manual dexterity, pushing, pulling

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.