Respiratory Care Supervisor

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

JOB DETAILS

Department: Respiratory Care

FTE: 1.0 (80 hours per pay period)

Workdays: Monday - Friday

Shift(s): Days

Shift Length: 8 hours

Location: In-Person

Other: Additional leadership expectations

• Leadership team members participate in an on-call rotation.
• Position may require working clinical shifts as needed to support staffing operations.
• Occasional coverage may include evening, overnight, weekend shifts based on department staffing needs and operational requirements.

Purpose of this position: Under administrative direction performs work involving the determination and administration of respiratory care procedures and monitoring patient progress and assists in managing and supervising respiratory care operations and personnel.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise daily respiratory care operations
• Monitor competency of respiratory care staff to ensure level of care delivered meets standards
• Coach, develop, and train staff to improve performance including initial orientation to role responsibilities
• Schedule staff to align with staffing needs of department each shift
• Provide technical assistance to students, staff and other medical personnel
• Incorporate new technology into respiratory care operations
• Assist manager with cost control and fiscal management of budget
• Under general supervision of Manager of Respiratory Care, supervises and coordinates activities of employees on respective shift
• Reviews daily work assignments for assigned shifts staff. Performs a full range of respiratory care to patients, including drawing arterial blood for ABG analysis, floor therapy, ventilator care
• Provide therapists and technicians with technical assistance. Prepares quality assurance data for studies and evaluation of equipment and departmental services
• Assist Manager of Respiratory Care with departmental training and orientation programs, including periodic equipment in services to respiratory and nursing staff
• Evaluate work performance of employees and makes recommendations for hiring, promotions, demotions, transfer and other personnel actions, including disciplinary action and suspension. Investigate any incident reported on his/her shift; keeps departmental manager informed of details of such occurrences
• Attend all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, specific job related hazards, and hospital infection prevention standards
• Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Blood borne and Airborne Pathogens
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team interdepartmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives
• Maintain equipment in working order. Review supply/equipment needs of department and make recommendation to manager
• Audit for compliance with standards set for respiratory staff

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a two-year American Medical Association approved respiratory care program
• Three years of increasingly responsible experience as a respiratory therapist
• Licensed with the State of Minnesota as Respiratory Therapist, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP

Preferred Qualifications

• Advancement to registry level is strongly encouraged.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience to become proficient, including six (6) months at this facility

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

Total Rewards Package

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; and Tuition reimbursement.
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.