Supervisor, Respiratory Therapy

Description Job Title: Supervisor, Respiratory Therapist Department: Respiratory Care Services Location: Primary Location: Mainly for Clifton Springs Nursing Home, 2 Coulter Rd, Clifton Springs NY 14432, but will work all over the eastern region to support staffing needs. Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule: Flexible hours (either five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts); 2 wknds out of a 6-week schedule, On-call. SUMMARY Assist the Manager of Respiratory Care in the development, growth, completion, and maintenance of respiratory clinical and technical excellence for both the Respiratory Care Department and throughout Unity Health System. Provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values. RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for all essential functions listed for the Lead Respiratory Therapist. Possess, maintain, and deliver high clinical standards in the assessment, administration, education, and observation of respiratory therapy as ordered by Providers. Provide clinical supervision and support to Respiratory Staff in all aspects of respiratory care, functioning both as a resource leader and as a role model. Evaluate, coordinate, and facilitate current and continuing education and development of the Respiratory Therapists. Coordinate and facilitate education for other disciplines and departments as requested by department and hospital leadership. Develop and implement a continued and annual competency program, including facilitating all aspects of new employee orientation. Assist Manager with clinical content and presentation of regularly scheduled intradepartmental as well as relevant multidisciplinary meetings as requested. Assist in development and implementation of clinical care policies, procedures, and protocols. Ensure consistency in the clinical instruction, education, and application of those objectives. Coordinate the on-going evaluation, in-servicing, and purchasing of both new and existing equipment and supplies, providing input into departmental selection and function to ensure appropriate usage, inventory, and cost effectiveness. Act as a liaison to multidisciplinary teams that work on patient care protocols, order sets, pathways or any plans that include the respiratory care of patients. Actively participates and supports intradepartmental respiratory committees. Facilitate and coordinate respiratory rotations and clinical observations from multiple agencies and disciplines, including but not limited to respiratory, nursing, emergency response, exploring, and high school programs. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: AAS degree in health care related field Previous supervisory experience Recent acute care experience Ability to communicate effectively Demonstrate clinical excellence Licensure / Certification Skills: NYS License as a Respiratory Therapist. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree preferred. EDUCATION: AS PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light - Clinical - Light clinical roles involve frequent standing and walking, with occasional lifting of light objects (20 lbs.) and routine reaching, grasping, and fine manipulation for tasks such as patient care, laboratory work, or specimen processing. Staff rely on strong visual and auditory acuity to accurately observe specimens, read instrumentation, monitor patients, respond to alarms, and communicate effectively with care teams. Cognitive demands include multitasking, prioritizing clinical and laboratory workflows, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Emotional resilience is necessary due to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and the need for precise and compassionate interaction with patients and colleagues. Environmental exposures may include infectious materials, biological specimens, cleaning agents, sharps, chemical reagents, and wet surfaces. PPE use, TB testing, and schedule flexibility are commonly required. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: RT - Respiratory Therapist - NYS Office of ProfessionsNew York State Education Department (NYSED)