Job Description:The Supervisor Respiratory Care Services is responsible for leading team members in the day-to-day operations, clinical practice in Respiratory Care Services, coordinating, along with evaluating projects and assignments. This accountability can include staffing, education, orientation, evaluation, counseling of employees, providing clinical expertise, consultation, and research. This position is accountable to insure timely, efficient, quality patient respiratory care to the customers, accepts and facilitates change.Click here to learn more about Intermountain Health Respiratory Therapy! Click Here to schedule a phone call with a recruiter!Posting Specifics:Benefits Eligible: YesShift Details: Day shiftHours: Full-Time (36 hours) Essential FunctionsPerforms 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.SkillsPatient CareRespiratory Diseases TreatmentFollowing ProtocolsDocumentationPatient Safety and OutcomesCost Effectiveness AnalysisQuality ImprovementInterdisciplinary TeamsClinical LeadershipTeaching/ MentorMinimum QualificationsCurrent state license to practice as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.Valid/active NBRC credential.Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.Specific certifications as required (i.e. PALS, ACLS, NRP).3 years of respiratory experience.Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution (degree will be verified).Supervisory, education, or leadership experience.Physical Requirements:Physical RequirementsOngoing 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.Location:Saint Joseph HospitalWork City:DenverWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:36The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$37.46 - $57.80We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.At Intermountain Health, we usethe artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience.HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. WhileHiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made byIntermountain personnel to ensure fairness. 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