Supervisor at RWJBarnabas Health – Hamilton, New Jersey

Job Overview:

To assist in coordinating the daily activities of the Respiratory Care Service as well as shift reports and work assignments. Act as preceptor to new employees, participate in educational and process improvement programs designed for presentation to respiratory care, nursing, and other ancillary services. Assist in preparation of annual performance evaluations, performs and documents disciplinary actions. Performs and documents therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care modalities. May assume the responsibilities for the management of the Respiratory Care Service in the absence of the Director/Manager.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Associates of Applied Science
• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program, RRT or CRT
• AACVPR, CPFT

Preferred:

• ACLS
• Bachelor's of Science

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist by NBRC
• Licensed by New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care
• BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Monday - Friday
• Full-Time

Essential Functions:

• Keeps staff informed of current work status and assignments
• Shares information and solicits feedback to create a sense of belonging among fellow staff members,
• Practices focused listening to gather relevant data/information to settle disputes
• Ensures disputes are handled in a fair and equitable manner
• Effectively addresses conflict in a timely, honest and straightforward manner
• Finds common ground with peers, coworkers, and customers to resolve conflicts
• Accurately determines length, difficulty, and availability of resources needed to complete assignment,
• Proactively works to insure equitable work assignments
• Appropriately prioritizes tasks
• Consistently provides a timely schedule for all staff
• Has a good working knowledge of e-time attendance system
• Models service recovery techniques to ensure customer satisfaction
• Effectively interacts with physicians, nurses and other ancillary staff
• Administers therapy as per physician orders and documents patient assessment, therapy given, procedure performed, medications administered, patient tolerance/adverse reactions and effectiveness of treatment,
• Responds to all codes when needed and maintains current CPR card
• Performs therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care modalities
• Expresses a thorough understanding of monitoring equipment and its physiological application
• Manages patients on Critical Care Equipment; Mechanical Ventilation, BiPAP, CPAP
• Assists fellow staff with workload when applicable
• Acts as preceptor to new employees
• Demonstrates sensitivity for respect of age, gender, and cultural differences
• Understands the function and monitors all respiratory care equipment for appropriateness of care
• Maintains appropriate supply pars
• Documents all pertinent information in the medical record in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned

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
• Wellness Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 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.