Clinical Respiratory Therapy Supervisor - UCLA West Valley Medical Center
UCLA
Application
Details
Posted: 03-Nov-24
Location: West Hills, California
Salary: Open
Categories:
Allied Health
Internal Number: 144119423
Description
At UCLA West Valley Medical Center, our people are here for more than a career. They’re committed to elevating the lives of everyone they come into contact with. It’s only possible when you’re passionate about what you do and where you get to do it. As a key member of our team, you’ll be able to use your unique experience to help support positive patient experiences within Respiratory Therapy.
In this role, you will lead and support staff to achieve departmental goals and enhance processes within our service line. You will coordinate and educate team members on the latest evidence-based practices across all acute care areas, assessing and evaluating quality and workflow to ensure high standards of care. You will oversee department resources in daily operations and provide management support in the Director of Respiratory Care’s absence.
Additionally, you will ensure the operation and quality control of our Pulmonary Lab, perform diagnostic studies, and compile and maintain essential data. Guided by standards from the College of American Pathologists and the Joint Commission, you will drive process improvements to support our commitment to exceptional patient care.
Salary Range: $102,500-$227,700 Annually
Qualifications
Required:
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and currently certified Respiratory Care Practitioner, State of California
Graduate of a two-year (2) approved Respiratory Therapy Program
Possess current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (BCLS)
Knowledge and expertise in all phases of current Respiratory Care Practices and Equipment
Skill in organizing work, staff and resources in an efficient manner
Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, nurses and other Respiratory Therapy staff and to listen perceptively to instructions or information. Convey awareness and understanding of or lack of same as appropriate
Ability to communicate effectively in teaching and counseling staff and students
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written form
Knowledge of safety precautions necessary to specific specialty units. Knowledge of quality control methods and theories
Skilled in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with personnel, and ancillary medical personnel
Ability to interact humanistically with patients, visitors, physicians, hospital staff and co-workers
At UCLA Health, you can help heal humankind, one patient at a time by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness. As you do, you’ll achieve great things in your life and your career. We’re a world-class health organization with four hospitals consistently recognized among the nation’s very best as well as an internationally-renowned medical school, primary and specialty care clinics and much more. Within our dynamic, innovative and growing organization, you’ll find exceptional opportunities to make the most of your abilities in a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment. If you embrace our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery we invite you to see all you can accomplish at UCLA Health.