Respiratory
Schedule/Status:
General Description:
Key Responsibilities:
- Directly supervise the Respiratory Care staff and techs. Evaluates quality of Respiratory Care practice, instructing and assisting staff as may be necessary. Analyzes and resolves problems requiring supervisory authority.
- Assists with interviews and coordinates the orientation of new team members. Conducts employee performance appraisals, disciplinary process and annual competency evaluations.
- Develops and approves Respiratory Care staff schedules. Adjust staffing according to workload as necessary assuring that respiratory department is staffed appropriately. Reviews department productivity and adjusts staffing level. Enters all variances into computerized scheduling system.
- Assists with the formation of the annual Respiratory Care Education plan. Coordinates and supervises Training/ Development of Respiratory Care staff.
- Performs, monitors, and is competent to teach others all aspects of Respiratory Care based on established standards. Collaborate with other health team members to formulate agreeable healthcare goals with the patient and/or family. Provides education for the patient and/or family. Demonstrates competency in all procedures within the scope of practice, as appropriate for all ages of patients served.
- Reviews department policies and procedures on an ongoing basis. Submits new policy/ procedure implementations or revisions for approval. Refine department procedures to improve efficiency. Communicates and educates staff on an ongoing basis via monthly staff meetings and huddles.
- Assists with the recommendation and evaluation of the capital and operational budget requests. Supervises the ordering, storing, and maintenance of routine Respiratory Care supplies and medications.
- Oversees Quality Assessment data collection and reports. Recommends actions to resolve or improve variance data.
- Leader Rounding with staff.
- Bedside Shift Report rounds in the critical care unit.
- Updating and Maintaining Patient White Board
- Performs similar or related duties as assigned.
- Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as it pertains to the work area
- Associate's Degree or other Two Year College equivalent required.
- AMA Approved Respiratory Therapy Program preferred
- 3 to <5 years, with 1 to 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
- State of Florida CRT or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license required.
- BCLS, ACLS through The American Heart Association required.
- NRP through The American Heart Association (AHA) or American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) required.
- Annual Accrual of 152 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Program
- Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
- EAP, Flex Spending, Accident, Critical and Other Applicable Benefits
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Parrish Healthcare is a caring community of healthcare professionals passionate about excellence and fulfilling our mission of providing Healing Experiences For Everyone All The Time®.
Parrish Healthcare has a Culture of Choice®. This means a we have a healing work environment that empowers people to aspire to be their very best. We partner passionate, talented and skilled people in the right role with the right resources. We provide a clear and strategic direction to achieve superior results on behalf of the communities we serve.

