| Respiratory Therapy Supervisor Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Respiratory Therapy Supervisor. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Respiratory Therapy Supervisor along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Respiratory Therapy Supervisor is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Respiratory Therapy Director, Physical Therapy Supervisor, Occupational Therapy Supervisor, Respiratory Care Manager, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Certified Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapy Director, Physical Therapy Manager, Recreational Therapy Director |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Respiratory Therapy Supervisor |
| Supervises, organizes, and coordinates the clinical and technical aspects of services rendered to ensure the delivery of quality respiratory therapy treatment. Specific duties may include: counseling staff members about appropriate procedures and policies, performing therapeutic procedures, running quality control tests on all blood gas analyzers, and maintaining equipment. Responsible for the administration of oxygen, therapeutic gas, and respiratory medications to patients in accordance with physician orders. Develops, implements, and controls the provision of therapeutic patient care services. Plans and coordinates the daily work activities of respiratory therapists in accordance with hospital policies and the directives of medical staff. Ensures that all policies and procedures are followed according to the facility and department. Requires an associate degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. Typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. |
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| Also referred to as: Respiratory Care Services Supervisor |
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| Similar Jobs: Respiratory Therapy Director, Physical Therapy Supervisor, Occupational Therapy Supervisor, Respiratory Care Manager, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Certified Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapy Director, Physical Therapy Manager, Recreational Therapy Director |
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| Level of Education: Respiratory Therapy Supervisor Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Respiratory Therapy Supervisor Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Respiratory Therapy Supervisor Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Respiratory Therapy Supervisor Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
