Supervisor Respiratory Care Services

• Performs respiratory care procedures in response to patients’ needs and physician orders within the Scope of Practice of the Respiratory Care Department.
• Evaluates, monitors, and maintains patients care within established guidelines in the form of policies, procedures and protocols.
• Seeks for and evaluates information acquired from other members of the interdisciplinary team, patient, family, physician, nursing, support staff, current research and others.
• Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills while assessing the respiratory status of assigned patients through physical exam, review of history/physical and response to ordered therapies.
• Collaboratively plans and prepares patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met (i.e., teaching, referrals, and follow-up).
• Independently performs the majority of procedures, assessments and interventions performed at the facility including advanced settings (as applicable). Participates within clinical program initiatives and processes and monitors outcomes. Supports standardization and implementation of department protocols, policies, and procedures for patient care delivery.
• Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, patient and family satisfaction.
• Serves as a department and/or specialty care area representative on committees or task forces relating to area of expertise.
• Develops and implements patient education plans when needed in relation to respiratory disease and equipment related to admission and discharge. Communicates operational theory to other health professionals and recommends the most appropriate technology to maximize patient comfort and safety.
• Maintains timely, accurate records and documentation to satisfy department, hospital and legal requirements.

• Current state license to practice as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Valid/active NBRC credential.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Specific certifications - PALS, ACLS, NRP.
• 3 years of respiratory experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution (degree will be verified).
• Supervisory, education, or leadership experience.

• Ongoing need for employees to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Intermountain Health