Respiratory Therapy Supervisor (Nights) - Respiratory Therapy - Kings Hwy

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• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.

Job Duties

• Serves as a resource person to the Respiratory Care staff.
• Supervises staff through effective human resource management.
• Serves as resource to Medical Staff.
• Serves as the chart auditor for reputed company quality review in department.
• Ensures appropriate administration of and reputed company of medications used in Respiratory Care.
• Ensures maintenance of Blood Gas Analyzers and equipment.
• Provides care based on physical psycho/social educational, safety and reputed company criteria appropriate to the age of patients in assigned area.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
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