Respiratory Therapy SupervisorLocation: Saratoga Springs, NY
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift/Schedule: Day shift
Department: Respiratory Therapy
Salary Range: To Be Determined $XX,000 - $XX,000 hourly, based on experience and qualifications
About the RoleWe're looking for a dedicated Respiratory Therapy Supervisor to join our team and help us continue delivering the level of care our patients and families deserve. In this role, you'll be a vital part of our clinical, support and administrative team, ensuring excellent service, collaboration, and patient outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The Respiratory Therapy Supervisor is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and coordination of Respiratory Care Services in conjunction with the Respiratory Therapy Director. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based respiratory care while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, department goals, and organizational objectives. The supervisor oversees staffing, budgeting, quality improvement initiatives, policy development, employee performance and patient care outcomes.
What You'll Do- Under the direction of the Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Services Director, oversees the 24-hour operations of the Respiratory Department, including, but not limited to participation in clinical assignments, pre-employment interviews and employment decisions, onboarding and orientation, performance management, employee education and development, and oversight of inventory, equipment, and respiratory care instrumentation.
- Share responsibility with the director, for employee engagement, recruitment, and retention. Implement standards of care, policies and procedures that ensure all regulatory requirements are met.
- Create and maintain clinical schedule ensuring safe staffing.
- Maintain clinical cost control through participation of Value Analysis and inventory management.
- Maintain open and ongoing communication with Respiratory Therapy director to ensure patient, staff and facility needs are met.
- Maintain a direct line of communication with the pulmonary physicians to facilitate/implement best practices in Respiratory Care.
- Strive for and encourage the Respiratory Team toward clinical excellence through staff development and continuous quality improvement.
- Implement a process to identify areas of fall out and address as close to real time as possible, then coordinate education for Providers, Nursing, and other allied health professionals to review and correct process.
- Participate in ongoing facility wide education programs to ensure that the highest quality of Respiratory Care is maintained by all disciplines using a team approach.
- Maintain clinical competency and respond to Rapid response and Code events.
- Assures compliance with regulatory agencies New York State Department of Health, DNV, and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, including providing regular status reports at the Critical care and Quality councils.
- Ensure data being collected is accurate and submitted based on the deadlines provided by each regulatory agency, also provide regular updates to Director of Quality
- Facilitate the development and/or revision of patient care protocols and policies to improve Respiratory care delivery.
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in alignment with Saratoga Hospital values
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support health, healing, and service excellence
- Perform clinical & administrative responsibilities with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency
- Use hospital systems and tools to document care and support operations
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and support patient and staff satisfaction
- Serve as a positive, professional representative of our hospital and community
What You Bring- NYS RRT license required. BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP. Advanced certification encouraged. Minimum 5 years working in an acute care setting, emergency & critical care required. Current New York State license as Respiratory Therapist.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to providing patient-first, high-quality service
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Why Saratoga Hospital- A caring, community-focused culture rooted in teamwork and trust
- Supportive leadership that invests in your development and well-being
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs. Click here to view our complete benefits guide.
- Opportunities to grow within the Albany Med Health System
- Located in beautiful Saratoga Springs, known for its vibrant community, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions
How to ApplyClick the 'apply' button to submit your resume and complete our online application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis-apply today and discover what makes Saratoga Hospital a special place to grow your career.
