Supervisor Respiratory Therapy

Where You’ll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Respiratory Therapist Supervisor, you will be responsible for the coordination, supervision and evaluation of the respiratory therapy services at the assigned CommonSpirit facility in accordance with established guidelines, professional standards and applicable regulatory requirements. An Supervisor Respiratory Therapist may perform patient care activities within scope of licensure as necessary. If assigned to including providing advanced respiratory care involving both therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Every day you will be:

• Supervising assigned staff (e.g. hiring, training, scheduling and evaluating) engaged in respiratory care activities in accordance with professional standards and established clinical protocols;
• Identifying opportunities to streamline current operations to better meet quality and customer service standards/objectives;
• Problem-solving, troubleshooting and appropriate escalation of issues to higher-level management;
• Researching new technologies for other functions that provide respiratory care services; and
• Supervising the work of respiratory therapists.  

To be successful in this role, you must perform some patient care activities within scope of licensure on an incidental basis as needed.  Work requires knowledge of the concepts, professional standards and methodologies applicable to the respiratory care discipline, and of applicable regulatory requirements sufficient to ensure quality and compliant patient interactions and interventions care; exercise judgment/critical thinking in applying clinical guidelines and standards to determine the appropriate level of care, intensity of service, length of stay and place of service.  Also requires expertise in supervising and evaluating the work of subordinate clinical staff.  An incumbent works with higher level management on the implementation of significant changes in clinical standards, protocols and/or work flow.  Occasional travel between facilities may be required.

Job Requirements

Education/Experience:

• Graduate from an approved school of Respiratory Therapy upon hire and
• Five years of related work experience that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities required and two years in a “lead” or supervisory capacity.
• Respiratory care work experience in a in a level III NICU preferred
• Bachelors Of Science Healthcare (Respiratory , Healthcare Admin) upon hire

License/Certification:

• Respiratory Care Practitioner: WA (RESP-LIC:WA) upon hire
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR) upon hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 90 Days
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within 90 days
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)