Supervisor Outpatient Respiratory Services
Company: Middlesex Health
Location: Middletown
Posted on: March 10, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Job Description Full-Time/40 hours - Days This is a benefits
eligible position (Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time off, Sick
Time, Retirement plan and much more!) Today's Smarter Choice for
Care... Middlesex Health is an independent award winning
organization. At Middlesex Health, we have a unique combination of
award-winning talent, world-class technology and patient-first care
that's making health care better. Through our affiliation with the
Mayo Clinic Care Network, Middlesex Health has access to the most
advanced medical knowledge and research available. Position
Summary: The Supervisor - Respiratory Services is responsible for
leadership and supervision of clinical oversight for all Sleep
Technologists including but not limited to development of
procedures, staff education and patient care oversight. This
supervisor is responsible for implementation and evaluation of
quality improvement within scope of their clinical practice. This
is a highly responsible program and staff supervisory position
supporting the Sleep Center and PFT Lab. Other duties and
responsibilities:Assured staff perform patient assessments and make
appropriate recommendations for patient care and therapeutic
interventions that are in accordance with department, location and
organization policies, procedures and protocols.Assures staff
providing clinical services have demonstrated skills that are
commensurate with their documented training, experience and
competence.Assures new staff receive orientation of sufficient
duration and content relevant to program area(s).Reviews
departmental objectives and assists with the development of long
and short-range goals in conjunction with department leadership.
Maintains knowledge to deliver sleep diagnostic testing and
treatment procedures to ages 13 and above.Assures staff participate
in relevant in-service education programs. Ensures staff and
department maintain continual readiness for regulatory reviews
through active participation in system meetings, activities and
assessments as appropriate. Coordinates training, documentation,
implementation and evaluation of new initiatives, programs and
protocols. Implements and monitors changes in care or practice as
necessary. Monitors and assists staff in professional and
departmental growth and advancement. Manages human resource issues
in a responsible, respectful, confidential, and fiscally
responsible manner including recruitment, onboarding, orientation,
direction, supervision, performance evaluation, annual merit, and
disciplinary action. Provides information regarding equipment and
staffing needs for program areas for consideration in the
departmental budget. Develops and provides education in Sleep
Center procedures, protocols and principles to the
multi-disciplinary team, other healthcare professionals, students,
patients, families, administration and/or the general community.
Conducts staff meetings and other communications to effectively
disseminate information, problem-solve situations and provide
education. Acts as a liaison and resource to other departments as
necessary. Maintains appropriate knowledge of current regulations,
including but not limited to billing and reimbursements for
insurance payers. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary
team to plan, deliver and evaluate care needs of patients and
families. Actively participates in identified committees and groups
as appointed. Actively participates in Quality Improvement efforts
and committees as appropriate. Establishes priorities and serves as
a resource for staff related to Quality Improvement efforts and
clinical practice measures. Coordinates ongoing Quality Improvement
projects within the department, including but not limited to
patient satisfaction, infection control, equipment malfunction
problems and chart audits.Adheres to all Core Values (Compassion,
Pursue Excellence, Cooperation and Collaboration, Upholds Honesty,
and Supports Innovation).Adheres to all Absolutes (Privacy and
Confidentiality, Professional Appearance, and Responsibility and
Commitment). Other job related duties as assigned. Minimum
Qualifications:Greater than 3 years experience as a Sleep
TechnicianCompletion of a 2 year AMA approved School of Respiratory
Therapy with an Associates' Degree Progressive supervisory
experience or equivalentMust have a Connecticut license of
Respiratory Care PractitionerMust be a Registered Respiratory
Therapist or Certified Respiratory TherapyMust have Registry in
Polysomnography (CCSH, RPSGT, RST, or SDS)Current CPR Card
Preferred Qualifications:Bachelors in healthcare related
fieldWorking knowledge of Pulmonary Function Testing Benefits of
Working at Middlesex Health: When you choose Middlesex Health to
further your career, you have chosen a health care system that
strives for excellence in patient care as well as employee
satisfaction. In fact, we firmly believe they go hand-in-hand.
Middlesex Health is committed to offering employees a
comprehensive, competitive and affordable benefit package. We also
continuously seek to improve and expand the benefits available to
our employees. In addition to our paid time off, some of these
benefits include: Tuition and continuing education assistance:
Middlesex Health provides financial support for training and
education. Retirement plan: The Middlesex Health Retirement Savings
& Investment Plan allows eligible employees to make voluntary,
pre-tax contributions and receive limited matching contributions
from the Hospital every pay period, along with an automatic core
contribution from the Hospital each year. Student Loan Relief
Program: Middlesex Health offers a voluntary Loan Relief--- benefit
from Fiducius that can help you better manage your student loans
Middlesex Health Based in Middletown, Connecticut, Middlesex
Health, a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, includes
Middlesex Hospital, a not-for-profit magnet hospital with 275 beds,
and two Middlesex Health Cancer Center locations. It also features
three emergency departments and two urgent care centers, along with
many other programs and services. Middlesex Health's network of
primary care physicians, medical and surgical specialists, and Home
Health employees work to meet the needs of the Middlesex County and
Connecticut shoreline Communities. Using innovative technology,
Middlesex Health's vision is to be the clear, first choice for
medical care, and its mission is to provide the safest,
highest-quality care and best experience possible.
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