Why ThedaCare?   

Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. 

At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility.  A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness –

• Lifestyle Engagement
  • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support  

• Access & Affordability
  • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary :

The Supervisor, Respiratory Therapy oversees the day-to-day operations of the respiratory therapy department and ensures team members safely and proficiently perform the duties of a respiratory therapist. Organizes and supervises the daily workflow, creates department schedules, and reallocates team members and resources based on patient census and acuity. Discusses patient treatment plans with physicians and clinical team members. Ensures compliance with regulatory agency requirements and department policies and procedures. Promotes and strengthens employee engagement, process improvement initiatives, patient satisfaction, and workplace safety. Maintains and enhances interpersonal relationships with medical staff, team members, patients, and visitors. Provides direct patient care services or consultation to support workflow.

Job Description:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability in the performance of assessment, reassessment, development, and implementation of the patient’s respiratory plan of care. Consults with other disciplines as may be required to coordinate patient care services.

• Is accountable for day-to-day operations including team member performance expectations, implementation of action plans, work processes, scheduling, and resource management to support patient demand.

• Oversees development of standards of care, preferred practice patterns, protocols, and clinical procedures using evidence-based practice to ensure quality care.

• Provides oversight, feedback, and education to ensure accurate billing, coding to maximize reimbursement, and compliance.

• Develops and evaluates standards for assigned units in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Maintains necessary documentation for accreditation purposes as well as operational delivery.

• Ensures adequate inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment as required for units. Maintains liaison with equipment and supply vendors to maximize best practices.

• Facilitates educational activities necessary to enhance and maintain mandatory service, specific competencies, and continuing education programs to team members. Serves as a clinical resource to members of the healthcare team.

• Assists in determining fiscal requirements for budgetary recommendations. Compiles data for operational reports and analyzes progress and trends, and makes appropriate recommendations to enhance strategic effectiveness.

• Proactively ensures positive patient experience and provides service recovery to support putting the patient and family first.

• Assists in evaluation of equipment purchases to balance best practice with financial prudence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy

• Three years of clinical experience

• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and licensed by the State of Wisconsin

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance

• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Climate controlled office or home setting

• Interaction with department members and other healthcare providers

• Occasional to frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments

• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock

• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents

• Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients

• Use of computers throughout the work day

• Frequent use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands, wrists, and fingers

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Scheduled FTE:

1

Location:

ThedaCare Medical Center - Shawano - Shawano,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt:

Yes