WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
The Respiratory Therapy Supervisor supervises, organizes, and coordinates the clinical and technical aspects of services rendered to ensure the delivery of quality respiratory treatments. Specific duties may include coaching staff members about appropriate procedures and policies, performing therapeutic procedures, blood gas analysis, troubleshooting and maintaining equipment. The Respiratory Therapy Supervisor is responsible for the administration of oxygen, therapeutic gas and respiratory medications to patients in accordance with physician orders. Develops, implements and controls the provision of therapeutic patient care services. Additionally, the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor has thorough knowledge of the functional area under supervision. Ensures all policies and procedures are followed according to the facility and department.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  Associate’s Degree A.A.S. Graduate of accredited program in respiratory care 

• Experience
  3 years recent critical care experience as an RRT 

• Licenses and Certifications
  (RCP) RESP CARE PRACTITIONER by the Texas Medical Board (TMB) Upon Hire and
  (RRT) REG RESPIRATORY THER by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire and
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire and
  (NRP) NEONATAL RESUSCITATION course accredited by American Academy Pediatrics (AAP) within 90 Days

Preferred

• Education
  Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Sales, Marketing or related field
  Master’s Degree advanced degree such as MBA

• Experience
  1 year of recent Neonatal Intensive Care experience and
  2 years of demonstrated leadership experience

JOB DUTIES

• Adheres and facilitates adherence by other personnel to all policies and procedures, AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines, Code of Ethics and nationally recognized standards of practice. Support clinical, operational and facility services, coordinating operations and personnel activities to meet Respiratory Therapy Services, Hospital and Health System objectives.
• Creates staffing assignments as established with Respiratory Therapy Services guidelines in order to meet productivity targets as appropriate. Revise assignments during the shift and makes changes as necessary to meet the specific needs of the patients on a shift by shift basis. Assures financial stewardship.
• Coordinates staffing with other areas within the UTSW Medical Center and Zale Lipshy Pavilion. Makes ongoing changes to staffing as determined by fluctuations in census and patient acuity, to assure safe delivery of care.
• Organizes Respiratory Therapy Services operations and systems delivering services in a manner that meets or exceeds regulatory requirements, demonstrating sound judgment while serving as the administrative and operational resource.
• Role models pro-active and self-sufficiency in effective problem solving by collaborating with staff to ensure effective resolution of identified issues during the shift. Intervenes and problem solves for inter-/intra-departmental issues, facilitating interdepartmental communication, negotiation and decision-making. Utilizes chain of command for unresolved or escalating issues as needed. Advocates for patients and staff to provide for safe delivery of care and/or a safe environment of care.
• Coordinates personal self-scheduling to maintain appropriate coverage for department needs. Demonstrates scheduling flexibility and willingly provides coverage during shifts when staffing crisis/shortage occurs. Maintains direct care clinical competency.
• Actively participates in routine and special staff meetings, special projects and the development, implementation and evaluation of performance improvement activities. Communicates data and solicits input from staff regarding performance and quality improvement including patient safety and infection control.
• Assists with responsibility for inventory control of equipment and supplies to ensure safe and effective patient care. Solicits staff input regarding equipment and supply needs for the unit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.