Supervisor-Respiratory Care Services

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People motivated to do their best every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves. As one of Indiana's largest employers, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation, and education, and make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states. 

This position provides shift accountability through leadership and technical advice on the daily operation of the area. Maintains continuity of care through accurate shift reports, appropriate distribution of personnel resources, participation in performance assessment and improvement, review of equipment and supply management and observation of staff performance. This position will act as a respiratory care clinical and equipment resource to the department, and other healthcare practitioners.

Responsibilities:

• Provide shift accountability through leadership and technical advice on the daily operation of the area. 
• Maintain continuity of care through accurate shift reports, appropriate distribution of personnel resources, participation in performance assessment and improvement, review of equipment and supply management and observation of staff performance.
• Act as a respiratory care clinical and equipment resource to the department, and other healthcare practitioners. 
• Understand how finance and productivity impact how the department operates and how they can impact the standards set. 
• Build trusting relationships with the physicians the team interacts with. 
• Have a good understanding of the different customers we serve and how the department can be more efficient. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 1 – 3 years of prior leadership experience 
• Prior experience in project work is a plus 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Requires Associates degree in Respiratory Care. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Requires graduation from a CoARC (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) and regionally accredited respiratory care program.
• Requires current licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the state of Indiana.
• Requires RRT credential by the NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care).
• Requires Healthcare Provider certification in BLS.
• Requires ACLS; PALS; and/or NRP certification according to your base of work. Must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Requires 2 years minimum clinical experience. Leadership experience preferred.
• Requires Critical Care experience.
• Requires ability to use independent judgement and discretion.
• Requires the ability to demonstrate leadership skills and behaviors.
• Requires strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member.
• Requires strong written and verbal communication skills.

IU Health also offers different opportunities for career and professional development for our staff that qualify for benefits. This includes continued education and certification opportunities and tuition reimbursement. 

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.