Supervisor, Respiratory Therapy, Elma, WA

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Supervisor, Respiratory Therapy - $10K Sign on bonus with a 2-year commitment

Get to know Summit Pacific Medical Center:

Your trusted partner in Health and Wellness, Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, three rural healthcare clinics, and a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic. Our vision is “Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation.” Our hospital is unique due to its size and accessibility. We pride ourselves on our ability to give patients quick access to a provider.

• Critical Access Hospital
• 24/7 Emergency Department
• Level II Cardiac Center
• Level III Stroke Center
• Level IV Trauma Care

To learn more about Summit Pacific, visit www.summitpacificmedicalcenter.org

Pay Range (depending on experience):

$42.69 - $61.91

Job Summary

Supervises Respiratory Therapy Personnel and activities to ensure timely and appropriate delivery of care and compliance with all applicable standards. Prepares for and performs therapy treatments and procedures while ensuring quality control in all areas of the Respiratory Therapy Department. Responsible for managing hospital resources appropriately, complying with hospital policies and programs, complying with all state and federal compliance and HIPAA requirements.

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. *Leads the development, implementation, ongoing assessment and improvement of Respiratory Therapy programs, patient-care protocols, standards of care, policies and procedures. Monitors outcomes; identifies opportunities/gaps and initiates appropriate enhancements and/or corrections. Disseminates new or revised policies, procedures and initiatives.
2. *Manages and evaluates the clinical operations, programs and resources to assure safe and appropriate delivery of care.
3. *Assesses and interprets evaluations of test results, determines respiratory therapy treatment plans, and administers medically prescribed respiratory therapy in consultation with providers.
4. *Conducts pulmonary function tests including, but not limited to, all types of oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, advanced airway management, arterial puncture, and mechanical ventilation of adult/geriatric patients.
5. *Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient’s progress and recommending adjustments and modifications.
6. *Participates in discharge planning by contributing to interdisciplinary patient care conferences. Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge.
7. *Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently.
8. *Maintains staffing by recruiting, selecting orienting and training employees.
9. *Develops team by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring and appraising performance.
10. *Participates in the development of and implementation of new clinical systems, programs, and policies to enhance existing services and raise the standard of care for the patient population served.
11. *Assists with coordination of workflows within the department and across interdisciplinary care team.
12. *Ensures all aspects of clinical operations are conducted and documented in compliance with relevant internal policies, standards procedures, and applicable regulatory and accrediting body requirements.
13. *Participates in annual budget process, reviews revenues and expenses, complete Departmental Operating Reports (DOR) monthly.
14. Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.

*Essential Job Function

Leadership Responsibilities – Supervisor

1. * Builds and Maintains Relationships: Interacts with direct-reports, co-workers and patients/customers in a professional, kind and tactful manner.
2. * Communicates a Compelling Vision and Direction: Understands and effectively promotes vision with direct-reports. Assists in developing department plan to advance the vision.
3. * Demonstrates Effective Management Skills: Successfully performs basic managerial tasks, such as: Maintains equipment and physical space. Manages department to meet service and performance expectations. Maintains appropriate staffing levels and competency of staff. Monitors and manages staff performance, satisfaction and engagement. Maintains accurate and complete paper and electronic records. Initiates actions to improve data integrity and standardization of processes. Monitors department performance indicators; provides regular reports to leadership. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and federal, state and local laws.
4. * Develops Self and Others: Trains and guides direct reports. Participates in personal and professional development activities.
5. *Drives Results Pushes forward toward results; remains focused and positive despite interruptions and obstacles.
6. *Fosters an Environment of Trust and Integrity: Establishes open & honest communication with staff, peers & manager. Maintains confidentially, follows through on commitments.
7. *Leads Innovation: Recognizes creativity in the work unit. Assists in generation of ideas and implementation of innovative practices.
8. *Manages Change: Engages direct reports in understanding the reason for change and leads them in identifying the path forward.
9. *Thinks Strategically: Helps develop, implement, and monitor department strategies and tactics. Ensures direct-reports understand the strategic plan.

Organizational Responsibilities

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, leaders are expected to support and uphold the Summit Pacific mission, vision and values; comply with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements; and conduct themselves in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner.

10K Sign on bonus with a 2-year commitment.

Required Education and Experience

• Graduate from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy
• Associates degree. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of clinical leadership experience preferred.
• Three (3) years of acute care respiratory experience.
• Emergency, Inpatient and Outpatient experience preferred.

Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations

Current and unrestricted Washington State Respiratory Therapy License.
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required.
Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

1. Ability to cultivate effective partnerships and work in collaboration with providers, other health care professionals, caregivers, patients and community members. Strong leadership, facilitation, delegation, and coaching skills.
2. Proficient in the use of current technology, including Microsoft Office products. Ability to learn and effectively use electronic medical records and other systems and equipment.
3. Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to identify and employ communication strategies appropriate to the audience. Ability to maintain accurate documentation and records in a timely manner.
4. Ability to work independently performing a wide variety of assignments that require the use of independent judgment, systems-thinking, problem-solving, organization, and prioritization skills.

BENEFITS:

Our uniquely designed benefits are here to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security!

We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Benefits offered by SPMC:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical
• Prescription
• Dental (including Orthodontia)
• Vision
• Healthcare FSA and daycare FSA
• Daycare subsidized benefit
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Generous employer 403b match contributions for retirement
• 457 retirement account for additional funds
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Smoking Cessation Assistance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Committees to participate in such as Spirit Team
• Beautiful on-site gym for employees
• Instructor led fitness classes for employees, including Yoga, Kettlebells and Bootcamps
• Walking trails on site

Additional Information:

• Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding nonprofit public hospital district serving east Grays Harbor County, Washington. Founded in 1982, Summit Pacific now operates three locations comprised of a critical access hospital, primary care clinics, an urgent care clinic and range of ancillary and specialty services.
• Far enough to have privacy and enjoy the small-town lifestyle, yet close enough to have the benefits of the city. There are many year-round recreational activities in and around Grays Harbor such as:
• Hiking/ walking trails – whether you’re looking for short easy walking trails or long hikes you can find many trails located either on site or just miles from Summit Pacific. There are many great hiking trails about an hour away at the Quinault Rainforest which is also the home of some of the largest trees in the world!
• Kayaking – There are many areas that are easily accessible and have beautiful views.
• Nature viewing – Multiple whale watching towers and tours, state parks, Olympic Game Farm (where you can feed the animals straight from your car)
• Fishing & Hunting – If you’re looking for areas to hunt/ fish or looking for guided tours this is a great area! Westport is just 42 miles away with many opportunities to catch or buy fresh fish off the docks!
• Other activities – Multiple museums, winery, arcades, rentable mopeds, Seabrook (vacation beach town), many areas to surf for experienced surfers and surfing lessons for those who want to learn.
• Nearby colleges – Grays Harbor College is a community college located in Aberdeen with other community colleges located in surrounding areas, as well as some state colleges and universities in other areas of WA state.

Summit Pacific Medical Center is an equal opportunity provider and employer that is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, and status as a covered veteran. This policy covers admission and access to, and participation in, treatment and employment in the hospital’s programs, activities, services, and employment.

This organization participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a service that verifies authorization to work in the U.S. through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Social Security (SSA). For further information on E-Verify contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.

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