Supervisor, Respiratory Care (Full Time, Night Shift)

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.

Job Summary

Assists in the management and coordination of respiratory care services within the organization. Demonstrates the ability to meet the needs and provide service to all age groups-infancy through geriatrics. Supervises technicians, technologists, Respiratory Care Practitioners and ancillary personnel. Coordinates and equally performs those duties directly involved with a variety of respiratory care procedures. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Five years' clinical experience in an acute care setting: Preferred
• Leadership experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner: Required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential: Required in CA, OR, and HI
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required, only when supervising or working in areas where adult patients are treated.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required, only when supervising or working in areas where pediatric patients are treated.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required, only when supervising or working in areas where neonates are treated.
• Registered or Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS: Required
• AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS: Required
• AHA-NRP or ARC-NALS: Required

Essential Functions

• Coordinates technicians, technologists, Respiratory Care Practitioners and ancillary personnel within the specific areas, procedures and satellites of the department. Coordinates and equally performs those duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures. Directs and coordinates department activities and staffing assignments for patient care, reassessing needs throughout the shift and making adjustments as needed. Assesses and prepares staffing schedules that meet departmental needs for all shifts as needed. Monitors employee time and attendance.
• Monitors and evaluates unit operation for quality and efficiency with a focus on improvement. Demonstrates leadership skills by providing positive role model and enhancing personal growth. Demonstrates communication skills through interaction with customers, peers, physicians and other departments.
• Monitors and evaluates employee performance , competencies and productivity to ensure proper work levels of quality and quantity are maintained. Evaluate staff performance for annual appraisal and ongoing as performance issues arise. Coaches as needed. Provides corrective action, where deems appropriate, through the issuance of oral and written reprimands. In-services newly hired personnel and recommends, participates, and formulates teaching programs and in-service educational classes.
• Ensures the quality improvement programs for the department meets regulatory agency standards along with providing statistical reports and updates. Performs Quality Assurance audits to monitor quality of Respiratory functions for their specific areas. Reviews and updates departmental policies and procedure with Respiratory Manager. Reports challenges related to staffing, morale, work methods, and procedures. Coordinates and supervises operational policies and procedures within the assigned department.
• Interfaces with vendors regarding supplies and equipment making purchase recommendations to administrative personnel.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.