Respiratory Supervisor - Neo/Peds - Nights
VCUHSA VCU Health System Authority · Richmond, VA, United States
About The Role
**Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by August 31, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply**.
The Respiratory Therapy Supervisor serves as a supervisor (team leader) for assigned areas and to serve as a respiratory care resource for staff and students. This position provides safe and effective respiratory care as an advanced Respiratory Therapist for assigned patient population in accordance with discipline training, Clinical Practice Guidelines, and hospital standards and protocols.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire
- Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Respiratory Therapist required
- Current registry from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required
- Current CPR certification as required by practice setting
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment
Current license as a Respiratory Therapist by the Commonwealth of Virginia required Current RRT required Current CPR certification as required by practice setting
Experience REQUIRED
- Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience as a Respiratory Therapist
- **Must be in a critical care setting if assigned to the Medical Campus
Experience PREFERRED
Four (4) years’ work experience as a Respiratory Therapist
Education/training REQUIRED
Education, training and/or experience that has satisfied the eligibility requirements of the National Board for Respiratory Care (or its predecessor organization)
Education/training PREFERRED
Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program
Independent action(s) required
Non-ordered ventilator parameters, i.e. peak flow, flow trajectory.
Suctioning patients as required; selection of appropriate ventilators for patients; consulting with physicians and nurses regarding the appropriateness of the patient care plan; modifying staff assignments; call-in additional staff, when appropriate; and maintaining work areas in a clean and well stocked manner.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable)
Supervises assigned respiratory staff; conducts performance evaluations; schedules employees; approves time off and approves equipment rentals.
Additional position requirements
Weekend coverage and shift rotations may be required depending on practice setting and staffing.
Age Specific groups served
As appropriate based on unit assignment.
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate)
- Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs.
- Activities: Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
- Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
- Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent, change
Nights
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