Neonatal Resp. Supervisor Full Time Days - Los Angeles, United States - Hollywood Presbyterian

Hollywood Presbyterian
Hollywood Presbyterian
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Los Angeles, United States

1 week ago

Mark Lane

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Description
Reporting to the RT Director, this position is responsible in providing RT staff supervision (especially in NICU and L&D). This person will assist the Director in overseeing Respiratory Care Services performed in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Serves as a resource for the staff on complex patient care or equipment problems. Assists with establishing department standards, policies, procedures, and continuous quality improvements.

  • Coordinates RT staffing in the NICU and Labor and Delivery Departments.
  • Plans and implements individualized orientation, education, inservices and training programs for the entire RT department existing staff (i.e. Adults, NICU and Subacute units), and inservices and training programs for new employees and students.
  • Plans and implements education, training and inservices to other clinical departments (esp. nursing units).
  • Observes and monitors patient care, defines education related problems and assist with implantation of programs and processes to meet those educational needs.
  • Participates and monitors quality performance improvement program in the RT department.
  • Assists in providing clinical supervision to meet functionality and requirement of an Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Laboratory.
  • Performs progressive discipline in a consistent and timely manner.
  • Completes staff performance evaluations in a timely manner.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of age specific care, including but not limited to, identifying the need for additional safety measures, physiological normal values/readings; and assessing skin integrity, behavior, motor skills and/or activities that place patients at risk as well as communicates effectively in a clear, concise, understandable manner.

Applicable for the populations checked:
Infant (x ) Pediatric (x) Adult ( x ) Geriatric ( x )

  • Demonstrate knowledge and technical dexterity in performing neonatal and adult procedures/tests.
  • Performs effectively in emergency situations following guidelines and department standards.
  • Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment including quality control monitoring for NICU.
  • Maintains accurate reports, records, statistics, and other educational documentation/certificates.
  • Provides staffing support in time of need to maintain adequate coverage of assigned shift, especially in NICU.
  • Troubleshoots and corrects basic equipment malfunctions.
  • Demonstrates sensitivity to patient's comfort and privacy. Adapts approaches based on recognized cultural and religious diversity.
  • Cooperates with other personnel in a positive manner to achieve departmental and interdepartmental objectives and maintains good employee relations.
  • Demonstrates responsibility for cost containment, conservation of supplies and equipment, as well as other organizational resources.
  • Attends staff meetings and actively participates, reads and returns all staff meeting minutes.
  • Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQl) activities.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the procedures for reporting and responding to facility emergencies such as fire, and disruption in utilities and hazardous materials spills.
  • Demonstrates the ability to access and use computer systems.
  • Communicates with physicians, administrative staff, coworkers, and patients/families in a respectful and caring manner.
  • Demonstrates a positive professional image; performs responsibilities in a professional manner; demonstrates flexibility in the provision of patient care/service; utilizes a collaborative approach with coworkers.
  • Demonstrates flexibility in the work setting with changing assignments, varying staffing levels and patient care environments, and completes work on time.
  • Consistently demonstrates critical thinking and problem solving skills.
  • Assists department management in the resolution and evaluation of problem situations.
  • Assumes other duties as required.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

  • Graduate from an AMA, CoARC or JRCRTE approved Respiratory Therapy program

Preferred Education

  • Bachelor Degree in Respiratory Therapy or Healthcare Management or equivalent

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications

  • Five (5) years clinical experience in all phases of acute Respiratory Care with some experience in the agespecific category of respiratory care to infants, pediatrics, and adults.
  • Two (2) years NICU experience.
  • At least oneyear progressive management or supervisory experience.
  • Must possess excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Must be able to work in a union environment.

Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications

  • N/A

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation

  • Current and valid RCP license from the Respiratory Care Board of California
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • Ame
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