OverviewOur team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
To supervise, organize, and coordinate the clinical and technical aspects of all Respiratory services rendered on the shift to insure the delivery of quality therapeutic services. Also, to assure that all policies and procedures are followed as set forth by the Medical Center and Department Policy and Procedure Manuals.
$10,000 sign-on bonus offered to both full-time new graduate RRTs and full-time RRT's new to Hackensack Meridian Health!ResponsibilitiesA day in the life of a Supervisor, Respiratory Care at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
- Provide clinical and technical supervision and expertise to staff members on each shift.
- Regularly reviews all staff performance via daily auditing and/or daily rounding to assure adherence to department policies and procedures.
- Counsels staff members, administers and documents appropriate disciplinary actions or coaching opportunities when policy and procedures are not followed.
- Coordinates yearly competencies with the department Educator along with department to ensure timely completion before the given deadline.
- Performs therapeutic procedures consistent with the duties and responsibilities of Respiratory Therapist: as necessary or when requested to all ages of the patient population including: Infant-birth to 11 mo., Children - 1 yr. to 12 yrs., Adolescence - 13 yrs. to 17 yrs., Adults - 18 yrs. to 64 yrs., Geriatrics - 65 yrs. +.
- Assures that all equipment not in use is returned to the department and is cleaned and processed according to department protocol.
- Coordinates the activities of the staff to ensure the prompt delivery of quality patient care.
- Completes employee evaluations annually according to the HackensackUMC performance management process.
- Provides employees with the opportunity for a mid-year coaching session.
- Competent in changing the nitrous oxide, oxygen, and nitrogen manifolds. *Requires the ability to lift small cylinders weighing approximately 20 lbs., and unfasten regulator. Also requires the ability to roll T size cylinders weighing approximately 165 lbs., a distance of 15 ft., and remove and replace the regulator fittings.
- Assures the manifold systems throughout the hospital are checked once every 8 hour shift, and changed when necessary.
- Ensures adequate coverage for all patient care areas and distributes patient care responsibilities to staff according to patient acuity.
- Performs Service Recovery to ensure patient/customer satisfaction when necessary.
- Participates in a rotational supervisory on-call system to assure adequate staffing and departmental functioning.
- Daily monitoring of end of shift report to ensure a quality patient report and to eliminate incidental overtime.
- Assists the Manager of Respiratory Care in assuring clinical compliance with national and local fire, safety, state, and JCAHO standards relating to the department by a periodic review of procedures and practices.
- Adheres to the standards identified in the Medial Center's Organizational and Managerial Competencies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QualificationsEducation, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Associates degree in Applied Sciences.
- Graduate of an AMA accredited Respiratory Care program.
- Minimum of 2 years as a staff therapist.
- 1 - 3 years supervisor or manager experience
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited university.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
- NJ Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate.
- AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
Contacts:
- Employees and staff members at all levels; patients, physicians and patient family members.
Working Conditions:
- Requires the ability to lift small cylinders weighing approximately 20 lbs., and unfasten regulator. Also requires the ability to roll T size cylinders weighing approximately 165 lbs., a distance of 15 ft., and remove and replace the regulator fittings.
If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
CompensationMinimum rate of $113,609.60 Annually
HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.
The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:
- Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
- Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
- Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
- Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
- Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
- Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
- Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.
In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.
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