Hackensack Meridian Health
Supervisor, Respiratory Care (Full-Time)
Hackensack Meridian Health, Hackensack, New Jersey, us, 07601
Supervisor, Respiratory Care (Full-Time)
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Overview Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better—advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
Responsibilities
Provide clinical and technical supervision and expertise to staff members on each shift.
Regularly review all staff performance via daily auditing and/or daily rounding to assure adherence to department policies and procedures.
Counsel staff members, administer and document appropriate disciplinary actions or coaching opportunities when policy and procedures are not followed.
Coordinate yearly competencies with the department educator along with department to ensure timely completion before the given deadline.
Perform therapeutic procedures consistent with the duties and responsibilities of Respiratory Therapist: as necessary or when requested to all ages of the patient population including Infant-birth to 11 mo., Children - 1 yr. to 12 yrs., Adolescence - 13 yrs. to 17 yrs., Adults - 18 yrs. to 64 yrs., Geriatrics - 65 yrs. +.
Ensure that all equipment not in use is returned to the department and is cleaned and processed according to department protocol.
Coordinate the activities of the staff to ensure the prompt delivery of quality patient care.
Complete employee evaluations annually according to the HackensackUMC performance management process.
Provide employees with the opportunity for a mid‑year coaching session.
Be competent in changing the nitrous oxide, oxygen, and nitrogen manifolds. Requires ability to lift small cylinders weighing approximately 20 lbs., unfasten regulator, roll T‑size cylinders weighing approximately 165 lbs., over a distance of 15 ft., and remove and replace regulator fittings.
Ensure manifold systems throughout the hospital are checked once every 8‑hour shift, and changed when necessary.
Ensure adequate coverage for all patient care areas and distribute patient care responsibilities to staff according to patient acuity.
Perform Service Recovery to ensure patient/customer satisfaction when necessary.
Participate in a rotational supervisory on‑call system to assure adequate staffing and departmental functioning.
Daily monitor end‑of‑shift report to ensure a quality patient report and to eliminate incidental overtime.
Assist the Manager of Respiratory Care in assuring clinical compliance with national and local fire, safety, state, and JCAHO standards relating to the department by a periodic review of procedures and practices.
Adhere to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational and Managerial Competencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate’s degree in Applied Sciences.
Graduate of an AMA‑accredited Respiratory Care program.
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a staff therapist.
1–3 years of supervisory or managerial experience.
Preferred Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited university.
Licenses and Certifications Required
Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
NJ Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate.
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
Contact
Employees and staff members at all levels; patients, physicians and patient family members.
Working Conditions
Requires the ability to lift small cylinders weighing approximately 20 lbs., unfasten regulator. Also requires the ability to roll T‑size cylinders weighing approximately 165 lbs., a distance of 15 ft., and remove and replace the regulator fittings.
If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market‑competitive total rewards package.
Some jobs may also be eligible for performance‑based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.
In addition to our compensation for full‑time and part‑time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
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Overview Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better—advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
Responsibilities
Provide clinical and technical supervision and expertise to staff members on each shift.
Regularly review all staff performance via daily auditing and/or daily rounding to assure adherence to department policies and procedures.
Counsel staff members, administer and document appropriate disciplinary actions or coaching opportunities when policy and procedures are not followed.
Coordinate yearly competencies with the department educator along with department to ensure timely completion before the given deadline.
Perform therapeutic procedures consistent with the duties and responsibilities of Respiratory Therapist: as necessary or when requested to all ages of the patient population including Infant-birth to 11 mo., Children - 1 yr. to 12 yrs., Adolescence - 13 yrs. to 17 yrs., Adults - 18 yrs. to 64 yrs., Geriatrics - 65 yrs. +.
Ensure that all equipment not in use is returned to the department and is cleaned and processed according to department protocol.
Coordinate the activities of the staff to ensure the prompt delivery of quality patient care.
Complete employee evaluations annually according to the HackensackUMC performance management process.
Provide employees with the opportunity for a mid‑year coaching session.
Be competent in changing the nitrous oxide, oxygen, and nitrogen manifolds. Requires ability to lift small cylinders weighing approximately 20 lbs., unfasten regulator, roll T‑size cylinders weighing approximately 165 lbs., over a distance of 15 ft., and remove and replace regulator fittings.
Ensure manifold systems throughout the hospital are checked once every 8‑hour shift, and changed when necessary.
Ensure adequate coverage for all patient care areas and distribute patient care responsibilities to staff according to patient acuity.
Perform Service Recovery to ensure patient/customer satisfaction when necessary.
Participate in a rotational supervisory on‑call system to assure adequate staffing and departmental functioning.
Daily monitor end‑of‑shift report to ensure a quality patient report and to eliminate incidental overtime.
Assist the Manager of Respiratory Care in assuring clinical compliance with national and local fire, safety, state, and JCAHO standards relating to the department by a periodic review of procedures and practices.
Adhere to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational and Managerial Competencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate’s degree in Applied Sciences.
Graduate of an AMA‑accredited Respiratory Care program.
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a staff therapist.
1–3 years of supervisory or managerial experience.
Preferred Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited university.
Licenses and Certifications Required
Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
NJ Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate.
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
Contact
Employees and staff members at all levels; patients, physicians and patient family members.
Working Conditions
Requires the ability to lift small cylinders weighing approximately 20 lbs., unfasten regulator. Also requires the ability to roll T‑size cylinders weighing approximately 165 lbs., a distance of 15 ft., and remove and replace the regulator fittings.
If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market‑competitive total rewards package.
Some jobs may also be eligible for performance‑based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.
In addition to our compensation for full‑time and part‑time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
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