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Supervisor Respiratory Care
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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$86,752 / year median in New Hampshire
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Environment:
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics is an academic medical center located in Lebanon, New Hampshire in the Upper Connecticut River Valley on the NH and VT border. Home to Dartmouth College, the Upper Valley is a vibrant, academic and professional community offering excellent schools, lively arts, and an unmatched quality of life in a beautiful, rural setting. Amenities associated with urban areas in Boston MA, Burlington VT, and Montreal, QC are all within a few hours drive. U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as One of America's Best Hospitals. Watch this video to learn more about living in the Upper Valley. Watch this video to learn more about working at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics. Responsibilities Ensures that quality of care provided by staff meets standards by direct observation and individual instruction. Provides direct feedback to staff, including development of improvement plans. Supervises the daily operations of the department and personnel. Assigns and oversees work assignments. Coordinates and provides instruction of staff, students, nurse, and medical residents in respiratory care theory and practice. Develops in-service programs in conjunction with the administrative director. Participates in leadership meetings with the administrative and medical directors. Leads small group meetings and inter-shift report. Assists in conflict resolution between staff and disciplines. Acts as a consultant for staff RCPs, RNs, and MDs regarding patient assessment and care plan development. Participates in the development of post hospitalization discharge planning for patients with high-level respiratory care needs. Utilizes competency in all specific areas of practice including adults, pediatrics, and neonatal respiratory care. Evaluates and discusses new products and equipment with staff and sales representatives. Arranges for equipment in-services. Keeps abreast of new developments in the field. Performs other duties as required or assigned. Qualifications 5 years of experience required. Bachelor's degree and supervisory experience preferred. Required Licensure/Certifications- Licensed Respiratory Care Practioner in NH
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) upon hire
- (ACLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support upon hire
- (PALS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support upon hire
- (NRP) Neonatal Resuscitation Provider upon hire.