Cardiorespiratory Services Supervisor

43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208

Full time

71694

Department/Unit:

Cardio-Respiratory Services

Work Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$77,075.00 - $119,466.00

The Supervisor of Cardio-Respiratory Services has the responsibilities of ensuring adequate staffing and skill mix across their assigned shift, promoting professional excellence through workforce development, and supporting AMC research activities. The Supervisors will interact daily with staff, colleagues, and the Manager to discuss issues, problems, and strategies. The Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day shift operation, which includes but is not limited to corrective action, staff assignment, problem follow-up, staff evaluation, and clinical practice. The Supervisors will undertake various projects at the request of the Manager and report on these as requested. Active involvement in hospital intra-disciplinary QITs is an expectation.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cardio-Respiratory Sciences, Health Services Administration, or similar

• Associate degree in Respiratory Care/Cardio-Respiratory Sciences from a CoARC approved Respiratory Care Program.

Licensure, Certification & Registration:

• Licensed, Registered Respiratory Therapist – NYS Department of Education

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

• Active Certification in BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP

• NBRC Specialty Credential preferred

• Active AARC Membership

Experience:

At least 5 years of clinical experience in the setting of an academic medical center with clinical competency in neonatal, pediatric, and adult critical care.

At least 1 year of pulmonary function testing experience (preferred).

Children’s Hospital Transport skill set (preferred).

Has functioned routinely in the ‘Charge’ or ‘Resource’ role in the absence of the Supervisor/Manager.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

Communication Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as medical records, requisitions, operator’s manuals and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, manager, colleagues, patients, families, and physicians. Listens well and engages in interactive dialogue with others. Must be able to present and function professionally in front of groups of people that may include administrators and physicians.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure – using whole numbers and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percents. Some algebraic skills are required for calculations.

Professional Skills:

Ability to be honest, to be punctual, and to perform the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by AMHS and the tenets of the profession. Ability to be accurate in such matters as record keeping, and to use good judgement when performing the functions of the job or when interacting with others. Ability to accept direction, carry out orders, to work cooperatively with others and to avoid the creation of unnecessary conflict. Ability to adhere to AMHS policies, procedures and practices, (including AMC Cares) and to utilize AMHS’s problem-solving processes for resolving grievances or disagreements. Ability to anticipate and resolve potential problems to ensure the continuity of appropriate patient care.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts, assess, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to improve job performance through attending conferences, AARC membership, and continuing education.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

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Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s CapitalRegion and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.

Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care andadministration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits (https://www.albanymed.org/careers/albany-medical-center-careers/employee-benefits-and-advantages/) including:

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers

• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient careand is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. Thedowntown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

Albany Medical Center (https://www.albanymed.org/albany/) , along with Columbia Memorial Health (http://columbiamemorialhealth.org/) , Glens Falls Hospital (http://glensfallshospital.org/) , Saratoga Hospital (http://saratogahospital.org/) , and the Visiting Nurses (https://www.albanymed.org/visitingnurses/) , form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.