Supervisor, Respiratory Care

The Respiratory Care Department at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is a 24-hour a day division of the hospital comprised of NYS licensed respiratory therapists.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Respiratory Care Department as a Supervisor. The Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the work of the Respiratory Therapists for both the hospital and Pulmonary Function lab/Bronchoscopy Suite.  Additionally, he/she will participate in the orientation, in-service and performance improvement programs, and is a resource person for the staff in the management of difficult patients, and handling of equipment problems. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain personnel coverage on all tours and design shift assignment work schedules for all personnel and students.
• Act as a preceptor for new employees during their orientation.                      
• Handle disciplinary matters, counseling notices and warnings as necessary.
• Assist with teaching and orienting the respiratory staff, nurses, physicians and students including conduct annual in-services and certify/recertify competency on procedures and equipment.
• Assist with the Performance Improvement Program – Obtain, Analyze, and report PI data at Departmental and Hospital PI meetings.
• Assist in writing departmental policies and procedures.
• Assume the responsibilities of a therapist in an emergency when necessary.
• Perform related tasks as assigned by the Director or Assistant Director.