Respiratory Therapy Supervisor (Nights)

Job DetailsLevel: ManagementJob Location: Bethany Children's Health Center - Bethany, OK 73008Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Associate's DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Purpose   The Respiratory Supervisor is responsible for coordinating daily clinical operations, supporting staff performance, and ensuring safe and effective respiratory care delivery throughout the facility. This role provides leadership, oversight, and clinical guidance while maintaining a strong presence on patient care units.   Shift: Night Shift     Essential Duties & Responsibilities    Education: Associate's degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.   Experience: Minimum of 5 years as a Respiratory Therapist; preferably in pediatrics. License/Certification/Credential: Current Respiratory Care Practitioner licensed by the Oklahoma Medical Board.  Current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Pediatric Life Support (PALS) certification (or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.   Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care (Must be willing to and obtain Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credentials within 1 year of hire). OR Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care.   Current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Pediatric Life Support (PALS) certification (or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire       Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide the core duties required to perform the job daily and the percent of time spent performing the duty. Duty Percent of Time Oversee and lead Charge RT communication, rounding, and daily coordination. 15% Oversees audit schedules and ensures compliance with documentation and regulatory standards. 15% Creates daily staff assignments and ensures safe coverage. 15% Completes incident reports and participates in quality improvement efforts. 15% Supports staff during high-acuity situations and clinical escalations. 10% Troubleshoots equipment issues and coordinates maintenance. 10% Supports staff performance, workflow consistency, and safe patient care. 5% Provides direct patient care and may be required to work the floor when staffing, acuity, or operational needs dictate. 10% Other duties as assigned 5% This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of all activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required by an employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Supervisory Responsibility (if applicable) Provide details regarding the scope to include approximately number of direct reports and involvement with hiring, discipline, performance evaluations, workforce management and terminations.  If the position is not a supervisor, enter “n/a”. Direct Reports: Respiratory Therapy Department employees (CRT, RRT, Provisional, Equipment Technician).   Scope: The Respiratory Supervisor provides daily clinical and operational oversight for the respiratory therapy team, including managing staffing assignments and supporting schedule coordination. This role offers real-time coaching related to attendance, professionalism, and patient safety, escalating concerns to management as needed. While not responsible for hiring, terminations, or annual evaluations, the Supervisor serves as a frontline leader who supports staff performance, workflow consistency, and safe patient care. About UsOur work begins where we are all equal - at the heart.   Bethany Children’s Health Center (formerly The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital) located in Bethany, Oklahoma is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The ACHC accredited hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home.   In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.    **Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization’s positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This statute allows Bethany Children’s Health Center to refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.