Job Summary:

The Clinical Supervisor has the responsibility of supervising the respiratory therapy staff. The Clinical Supervisor is a licensed professional with responsibility for day-to-day operation of assigned department, which may include clinical care, clinical oversight, quality assurance and regulatory compliance, educational and training program(s), human resources management and/or other areas.

Responsibilities:

• Supervises and administers respiratory therapy to patients as described by a physician
• Supervises and sets up the use of all respiratory therapy equipment
• Monitors all respiratory therapy patients to ensure that physician instructions are implemented
• Maintains a complete record-keeping system of use and upkeep of the respiratory equipment
• Maintains adequate supplies of oxygen and other therapeutic gases
• Consults with physicians, nurses and other staff on respiratory therapy matters
• Instructs students in respiratory therapy technique and practices
• Participates in the selectuion of new equipment, future planning, and development
• Enforces safety rules and regulations
• Provides inservice education for the department and other personnel
• Keeps up to date of current development in the field through publications, lectures, and conferences
• Supervises the implementation of departmental policy and procedures
• Oversees equipment maintenance and care
• Maintains adequate amounts of supplies
• Maintains departmental statistics
• Insures the department conforms to quality assurance standards
• Ensures the department's conformance to quality assurance standards.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of acute care and ICU experience.

Education:

Associates Degree, required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Masters degree, preferred.

Licenses / Certifications:

Clinical licensed RT with registration issued by New York State Education Department as a Respiratory Therapist

Other:

Ability to work closely with other clinical professionals, physicians and nursing personnel in the institution. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. Strong clinical knowledge and excellent communication skills to articulate to clinical and non-clinical staff. Ability to maintain accuracy of work and attention to detail.

About Us:

WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Saving Account
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement