The Department of Respiratory Therapy at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Respiratory Therapist I Supervisor. The successful candidate will: • Oversee departmental educational activities including activities such as: orientation of new respiratory therapists, departmental in-services and educational programs; lectures and clinical training sessions for medical, nursing, and other staff. • May work days or nights based on staff educational needs. • Supervise, and evaluate respiratory therapy staff assigned to all areas and covering all age groups. • Provide respiratory care for acute patients under the direction of a physician, including but not limited to drawing blood gases for analysis, adjustment of ventilation or other equipment within the limits of the physician's instructions, and recording respiratory progress in patient records. • Oversee the shift and assist the RT's with patient care concerns; oversee hand-off huddles. • Assist with scheduling. • Supervise the transport, disinfection, and sterilization of equipment as per infection control guidelines. • Evaluate in performance of subordinates and ensure that departmental goals are met. • Participate in departmental & hospital performance improvement initiatives; this may include special projects and data collection. • Participate in product evaluations and treatment planning. • Perform other duties related to the efficient and effective operation of the respiratory care department to ensure a high level of patient care is maintained. Required Qualifications • New York State Respiratory Therapist License. • Associate of Applied Science or Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy or graduate of a two-year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program. • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). • BLS (or to be obtained within 1-year of hire date). • NRP required to work NICU. Preferred Qualifications • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).