Respiratory Care Practitioner Supervisor Thomas Campus

Position Details

Department: PCH-MAIN | Respiratory Therapy

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, (Days Vary), Shifts Vary, 5am-2pm

Category: Respiratory Care

Posting #: 1051114

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

This position provides operational and clinical leadership to direct clinical staff to ensure consistent quality patient care in accordance with all applicable federal, regulatory, and professional standards and requirements. Acts as a liaison with other departments to facilitate quick resolution of issues to ensure excellence in a family centered care environment.

Position Duties

• Responsible for overseeing clinical and operational activities through planning, monitoring, and leading a respiratory care team to ensure the provision of safe and effective quality patient care.

Works collaboratively as part of the department`s leadership team and executes plans to accomplish outlined goals and priorities. Collaborates with the health care team to allocate care that results in desired outcomes.

• Accountable to assist with operational functions, including but not limited to, patient safety, timely resolution of complaints, regulatory compliance, quality improvement initiatives, and patient satisfaction follow-up.

Creates a climate of external and internal customer satisfaction. Ensures accuracy of patient charges and justification of supply/equipment utilization. Participates in cost containment strategies. Point of contact for patient/family concerns.

• Responsible for managing Respiratory Care Staffing scheduling.

Ensures accurate and timely posting of the staffing schedule. Monitors trends in volume fluctuations and executes plans to adjust staffing levels. Actively participates by assisting staff members within level of competency during high activity times.

• Analyzes critical situations and applies appropriate judgment and critical thinking for problem resolution. Identifies and implements improvements.

Ensures investigation, completion, and communication of occurrence reports. Proactively identifies safety risks and participates in risk avoidance strategies. Effectively follows up on issues and results of process/system changes.

• Works effectively in a team-based environment especially during stressful situations involving rapidly changing priorities. Displays appropriate leadership skills to instill trust and credibility.

Demonstrates kills to effectively manage conflict resolution among team members; supports an inclusive and positive work environment; provides visibility on patient care units to support bedside clinical staff; continuously develops people management skills.

• Routinely evaluates staff member`s performance throughout the year, develops and presents employee performance appraisals.

Identifies and addresses employee`s performance strengths and weaknesses. Provides coaching, feedback, recognition and action plans as needed. Maintains accurate employee records.

• Responsible for managing and monitoring time and attendance records.

Ensures accuracy, monitors/tracks trends, and takes actions as appropriate.

• Assists with interviews and design of new employee orientation plans.

Adjusts schedule as needed to incorporate orientation and precepting plans.

• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.