Respiratory Care Supervisor/UKHC

AS

3 yrs

Licensure through the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board of Respiratory Care at time of hire.

The ability to regularly lift, carry, push and/or pull 25-100 lbs., as well as stand, walk, and sit at a computer workstation for extended periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments, and occasional job-related travel.

This is a night shift position, 7:00pm – 7:30am, with required weekends, holidays and on call hours.

The Respiratory Care Supervisor will be responsible for the immediate supervision of technical and clinical operations for Respiratory Care Services. This individual will review work schedules and ensure efficient day-to-day operations for each modality, as well as quality assurance of patient care services. Will also serve as a resource and mentor for staff, and a liaison for Respiratory Care staff throughout the hospital. Additional duties will include quality, compliance, customer service, and staff management. Will rotate weekend call to provide off hours emergency support for the department.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills; extensive knowledge of various computer programs; exceptional leadership skills; and extensive adult critical care skills and knowledge.

A Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of adult critical care experience.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.