Respiratory Supervisor 100%- Downtown Campus
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (located at 500 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA) is a 194-bed hospital that became part of Iowa’s only comprehensive academic health system on Jan. 31, 2024.
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®
The UIHC Medical Center Downtown is seeking a Respiratory Supervisor to join their team. This position is responsible for supervisor the implementation of respiratory care for patient care units. This position will be located at the Downtown Campus in our Respiratory Department.
Job Duties include:
· Hire, develop, and manage the performance of staff in a departmental unit or functional division.
· Makes effective and timely recommendations in matters of hiring, promotion, transfers, and disciplinary action(s).
· Ensures performance expectations are clearly understood by staff and holds staff accountable to meet or exceed patient needs/expectations as well as maintain standards of collaboration and respect within and among multidisciplinary teams.
· Completes staff evaluations on time with written, solid justification.
· Reviews attendance data to recognize trends and takes appropriate follow-up with staff.
· Prepare and/or assist in budget development; provide projections and recommendations. Manage financial and productivity data and monitor the budget to meet goals. Resolve budget discrepancies.
· Participates in the development and monitoring of the operating budget, reviews staffing plan, develops a plan for minor equipment and furniture replacement, etc. for the clinical division.
· Identify trends and determine QA priorities. Recommend QA and patient/customer satisfaction strategies. Develop and monitor plans to enhance patient satisfaction.
· Assumes oversight of the clinical division in the department in the absence of the Director, perform supportive role in maintaining standards of Respiratory Care.
Percent of Time: 100%
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants.
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Education Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
· Graduate of a two- or four-year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program, or completion of the requirements to become registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Experience Requirements:
· Possess a current State of Iowa Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
· 3 years supervisory or related- experience in Respiratory Care in a hospital setting is required.
· Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as well as possessing and maintaining active membership.
· Maintains active memberships in the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), Iowa Society for Respiratory Care (ISRT) and the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
· Possess a current CPR certification card.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Must be proficient in computer software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
Please include a resume with your submission. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact the Emilio Villagrana at evillagrana@uiowa.edu.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply for all employment vacancies. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, and the ADA in The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, 319/335-0705 (voice) or 319/335-0697 (text), The University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242-1316.
Persons with disabilities may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu, to inquire or discuss accommodation needs
