Registered Respiratory Therapist Supervisor | RRT | Le Bonheur Children's | FT | Night

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!
 

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
 

• Plans, organizes, and coordinates activities and operations in Respiratory Care to meet department goals and objectives.
• Manages and coordinates clinical and operating policies and procedures for the department.
• Formulates and implements departmental strategic plans in conjunction with associates and customers.
• Maintains budget and productivity within acceptable guidelines.
• Hires, develops, and retains a competent, productive, and quality conscious workforce.

• Required - Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy
• Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Business Administration
• Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Healthcare Administration
• Preferred - Master's Degree

• Required - Respiratory care 3-5 years

• Required - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care
• Required - Registered Respiratory Therapist - National - National Board for Respiratory Care
• Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Preferred - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health
• Preferred - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Arkansas - Arkansas State Medical Board

• Knowledge of training concepts, methods, and techniques in respiratory care.
• Demonstrable leadership potential.
• Ability to prepare complex written materials, such as patient records or training materials.
• Familiarity with spreadsheet and database programs.

• Supervises shift supervisors and coordinators. Supervisory responsibilities of this job include overseeing various procedures, protocols or special projects for the Respiratory Care department

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.

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