Brigham and Women's Hospital
Adult Respiratory Therapist Clinical Coordinator - Night Shift
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The role of the respiratory supervisor is intended to uphold and support scheduled therapists in providing the highest quality of care according to the standards set by BWH respiratory leadership Team. The respiratory supervisor is a highly skilled clinician that possesses excellent communication and organizational ability. The respiratory supervisor will coordinate effective communication among team members to include nurses, physicians, and ancillary clinicians to enhance respiratory clinical patient outcomes. The respiratory supervisor is expected to possess excellent time management skills and the ability to delegate workloads efficiently and appropriately throughout the shift.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Daily Shift Huddles
Discuss staffing status
Encourage teamwork efficiency, respective of dynamic environment
Coordinate known clinical occurrences (awareness; not necessarily doing them)
Travels
Cannulations
Assignments
The respiratory supervisor is responsible for oncoming staff assignments
The respiratory supervisor will email assignments sheets to respiratory leadership
Ensure all inpatient units are assigned and staffed appropriately
Ensure assignments are equitable to maintain patient safety and highest quality care
Critical Thinking
Review clinical issues
Clarify and update workloads
Identify emergent/unexpected needs
Engage and encourage dialogue & critical thinking
Work on projects and special assignments assigned by managers.
Attend multidisciplinary meetings and work with multidisciplinary team members.
Conflict Resolution
Respiratory supervisor is encouraged to support and redirect conflicts, according to BWH policies and procedures and communicate with respiratory leadership.
Defuse any conflict that may arise between staff members and/or multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate open lines of communication.
Bring unresolved conflicts to management team.
Scheduling
Work with provided templates to ensure equal staff par-levels as set by respiratory leadership
Assist in coordinating shift exchanges.
Vortex and OT or downsizing responsibilities.
Supervisor scheduling
1. Supervisor assigned per shift when possible. (Approved by Director)
2. Responsible for at least every third weekend. (Approved by Director)
3. Holiday requirement rotated as staffing requires. (Approved by Director)
4. Vacations worked out between supervisors. (Approved by Director)
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
A.S. in Respiratory Therapy.
One-year clinical training (or the equivalent).
Currently licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Registration (RRT) by the N.B.R.C. within six (6) months of hire.
Preferred:
B.S. in Respiratory Therapy.
Two years of previous critical care experience.
ECMO Experience strongly preferred.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills to interact with physicians, nurses and other allied health care members.
Must possess strong patient assessment skills.
Must possess professional and technical skills to act as a staff therapist.
Must demonstrate ability to motivate and direct professional and technical staff.
The respiratory supervisor will be considered part of staffing for the DFCI assignment and ECMO back-up as needed. They will engage in patient care when the acuity and volume demand as such. The respiratory supervisor must remain available in case of unanticipated emergencies or other clinical urgent needs. The respiratory supervisor will be required to communicate occurrences to Respiratory Leadership that may arise that are not reflected or outlined in the respiratory supervisor job description. The RT Supervisor will be available for staff training in coordination with the RT educator. Collaboration with RT educator in the education of new hires overseen by clinical manager. Supervisors asked to assist in QI chart audits will keep information confidential. They will report findings to QI coordinator and clinical manager.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Responsible for overseeing 10-20 RRTs / shift, acting as their resource. The supervisor role does not have any HR oversight.
EEO Statement
BWH is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Primary Location:
MA-Boston-BWH Boston Main Campus
Work Locations:
BWH Boston Main Campus, 75 Francis St, Boston, 02115
Job:
Respiratory Therapist
Organization:
Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)
Schedule:
Full-time
Standard Hours:
36
Shift:
Night Job
Posted Shift Description:
Night Shift Clinical Coordinator.
Employee Status:
Regular
Recruiting Department:
BWH Respiratory Care
Job Posting:
Aug 2, 2024
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The role of the respiratory supervisor is intended to uphold and support scheduled therapists in providing the highest quality of care according to the standards set by BWH respiratory leadership Team. The respiratory supervisor is a highly skilled clinician that possesses excellent communication and organizational ability. The respiratory supervisor will coordinate effective communication among team members to include nurses, physicians, and ancillary clinicians to enhance respiratory clinical patient outcomes. The respiratory supervisor is expected to possess excellent time management skills and the ability to delegate workloads efficiently and appropriately throughout the shift.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Daily Shift Huddles
Discuss staffing status
Encourage teamwork efficiency, respective of dynamic environment
Coordinate known clinical occurrences (awareness; not necessarily doing them)
Travels
Cannulations
Assignments
The respiratory supervisor is responsible for oncoming staff assignments
The respiratory supervisor will email assignments sheets to respiratory leadership
Ensure all inpatient units are assigned and staffed appropriately
Ensure assignments are equitable to maintain patient safety and highest quality care
Critical Thinking
Review clinical issues
Clarify and update workloads
Identify emergent/unexpected needs
Engage and encourage dialogue & critical thinking
Work on projects and special assignments assigned by managers.
Attend multidisciplinary meetings and work with multidisciplinary team members.
Conflict Resolution
Respiratory supervisor is encouraged to support and redirect conflicts, according to BWH policies and procedures and communicate with respiratory leadership.
Defuse any conflict that may arise between staff members and/or multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate open lines of communication.
Bring unresolved conflicts to management team.
Scheduling
Work with provided templates to ensure equal staff par-levels as set by respiratory leadership
Assist in coordinating shift exchanges.
Vortex and OT or downsizing responsibilities.
Supervisor scheduling
1. Supervisor assigned per shift when possible. (Approved by Director)
2. Responsible for at least every third weekend. (Approved by Director)
3. Holiday requirement rotated as staffing requires. (Approved by Director)
4. Vacations worked out between supervisors. (Approved by Director)
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
A.S. in Respiratory Therapy.
One-year clinical training (or the equivalent).
Currently licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Registration (RRT) by the N.B.R.C. within six (6) months of hire.
Preferred:
B.S. in Respiratory Therapy.
Two years of previous critical care experience.
ECMO Experience strongly preferred.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills to interact with physicians, nurses and other allied health care members.
Must possess strong patient assessment skills.
Must possess professional and technical skills to act as a staff therapist.
Must demonstrate ability to motivate and direct professional and technical staff.
The respiratory supervisor will be considered part of staffing for the DFCI assignment and ECMO back-up as needed. They will engage in patient care when the acuity and volume demand as such. The respiratory supervisor must remain available in case of unanticipated emergencies or other clinical urgent needs. The respiratory supervisor will be required to communicate occurrences to Respiratory Leadership that may arise that are not reflected or outlined in the respiratory supervisor job description. The RT Supervisor will be available for staff training in coordination with the RT educator. Collaboration with RT educator in the education of new hires overseen by clinical manager. Supervisors asked to assist in QI chart audits will keep information confidential. They will report findings to QI coordinator and clinical manager.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Responsible for overseeing 10-20 RRTs / shift, acting as their resource. The supervisor role does not have any HR oversight.
EEO Statement
BWH is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Primary Location:
MA-Boston-BWH Boston Main Campus
Work Locations:
BWH Boston Main Campus, 75 Francis St, Boston, 02115
Job:
Respiratory Therapist
Organization:
Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)
Schedule:
Full-time
Standard Hours:
36
Shift:
Night Job
Posted Shift Description:
Night Shift Clinical Coordinator.
Employee Status:
Regular
Recruiting Department:
BWH Respiratory Care
Job Posting:
Aug 2, 2024
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