Supervisor Respiratory Therapy- Full-time Day Shifts (Temple Hospital Episcopal and NE Campuses)

Temple Health

Supervisor Respiratory Therapy- Full-time Day Shifts (Temple Hospital Episcopal and NE Campuses)

New Orleans, LA +1 location
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Provides management and leadership in the department. Oversees departmental operations and coordinates clinical activities. Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff, as well as schedules, supervises, trains, develops and disciplines staff. Assists in development of protocols and performance improvement activities to assess process and outcomes. Performs patient care as necessary. Education Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy from Accredited Respiratory Program Required Bachelor's Degree Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program or related field of study Preferred or Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree Required Experience 5 years experience in Respiratory Care Required General Experience Previous experience in a leadership/supervisory role in a Critical Patient Care setting Preferred Licenses PA Respiratory Care License Required Reg Respiratory Therapist Required Basic Life Support Required Advanced Cardiac Li

    Required Skills

    Required Experience

  • Qualifications

    Skills/Qualifications
    • Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of experience in Petroleum Industry lab. operations or an Associate’s Degree
    and/or 5+ years of experience in the Petroleum Industry.
    • Managerial experience and good interpersonal skills
    • Technical and theoretical knowledge of laboratory operations.
    • Ability to communicate with employees and outside consultants, management, and colleagues.
    • Thorough understanding of safety and training issues.

    Working Conditions
    Work is primarily performed in a laboratory with some time in office. The employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne
    particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. AmSpec Services provides product information, training, engineering controls,
    and personal protective equipment in an effort to protect employees from exposure to potentially harmful levels of those
    materials. Employees are required to read product information, use available engineering controls, follow guidelines
    presented during training, and be able to wear and use appropriate protective equipment, including respiratory protective
    equipment, as may be required by the work environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

    Physical Requirements
    Safety Sensitive position that requires pre-employment, random and annual drug and alcohol testing (including marijuana
    testing). Ability to stand for long periods of time. Pass a drug and alcohol test specified by AmSpec, Pass an annual
    Pulmonary Fitness and Respirator Fit Test, Pass a physical examination by a physician designated by AmSpec Services,
    both before employment and at any time during employment upon request of AmSpec Services to confirm the employee’s
    ability to perform the essential job functions of the position. Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/carry boxes
    weighing up to 45lbs. Ability to work in the presence of odors, typical of petroleum or petrochemicals, without allergic
    reactions or nausea when such odors are within OSHA-designated permissible exposure limits (PELs).

  • Locations
    New Orleans, LA • Gonzales, LA