Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) Supervisor - BH Fulton County Respiratory Services at Baxter Health – Salem, Arkansas

SUMMARY: The Respiratory Supervisor coordinates, supervises, and organizes the clinical and technical aspects of services rendered to ensure the delivery of quality respiratory therapy treatment. Specific duties include: staff scheduling, performing timekeeping functions, training, coaching, and counseling staff, performing therapeutic procedures, and accountable for the day-to-day supervision of the department. The Respiratory Supervisor serves as an effective role model and leader for the organization and upholds Baxter Health’s mission, purpose and values.

BAXTER HEALTH COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Understands and adheres to Baxter Health standards as they appear in Dynamic Health and Healthstream Policy Manager.

Required to work with the Director of Cardiopulmonary regularly to carryout, initiate and/or implement best practices for the Baxter Health Respiratory Department.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program.

Experience: One (1) year acute care experience. Previous supervisory experience preferred.

License: Current Arkansas Respiratory License in good standing. Registered by the NBRC or eligible by being a graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program.

Certification: BLS required

Preferred: Associate Degree, ACLS certification, ACCS certification, PALS, NRP

Primary Source Verification:

Original transcripts or licensing/certification board verification

Safety Sensitive Designation:

This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Must have the ability to move about freely and stand and walk for extended periods of time, respond quickly to emergencies, occasionally bend, squat, and twist, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and push and/or pull rolling equipment up to 400 pounds using proper body mechanics. Will spend eight hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse. Must have a keen sense of hearing and visual acuity with or without correction. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.

Work Environment

Clinical setting in hospital environment for both inpatients and outpatients

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a position in a hospital setting which is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

7 days a week, Sunday – Saturday 8, 12 and 16 hour shifts