Supervisor-Registered Respiratory Therapist-Adult Hospital
Core
Supervise and manage respiratory therapy staff providing therapeutic and diagnostic care to patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
Role type
Senior Registered Respiratory Therapist (Supervisor)
Builds
Respiratory care services and life support for adult patients
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Therapy
Required skills
Patient assessment, respiratory equipment operation, airway management, blood gas interpretation, staff scheduling, training and evaluation, infection control compliance
Preferred skills
ACLS, PALS, NRP, RRT registration
Technologies
Ventilators, respiratory monitoring equipment, medical gas systems
Responsibilities
Supervise staff including scheduling, work allocation, training, and performance evaluation; Consult with physicians on patient care plans; Operate respiratory equipment and administer medications; Monitor patient physiological responses; Educate patients and families on life-support systems; Maintain equipment and ensure safety compliance.