Supervisor - Respiratory

Kindred Healthcare•Hartsville, SC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, a 116-bed community hospital located in Hartsville, SC, that has been recently honored with ScionHealth’s Platinum Award, eight consecutive “A” safety grades from Leapfrog, Top General Hospital honors from Leapfrog, and recognition as a Great Community Hospital by Becker's Hospital Review. The hospital delivers excellence across the continuum of services, and holds numerous accreditations and certifications in areas that include chest pain, stroke and heart failure, hip and knee replacement, sepsis, and more. Come grow your career at Carolina Pines, where innovation, safety, and community are core to everything we do. Job Summary The Respiratory Therapist Supervisor supports the Manager/Director of Respiratory Therapy in coordinating and supervising staff activities and ensuring high-quality respiratory care. The role includes oversight of clinical operations, compliance with regulatory standards, performance improvement, and staff development. The Supervisor also provides direct patient care as needed and acts as a liaison between staff, physicians, and hospital leadership.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficient in clinical respiratory procedures and equipment
Demonstrated critical thinking, prioritization, and decision-making skills
Ability to remain composed and effective in high-pressure situations
Strong attendance and reliability
Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English
Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) from an accredited respiratory therapy program (Required)
Associate’s Degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program (Required)
Current Respiratory Therapy license in good standing from the applicable state board
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential in compliance with NBRC Credential Maintenance Program
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications required within time frame required by facility policy

Nice To Haves

2+ years experience in all aspects of respiratory care services (Preferred)
Prior Experience leadership or supervisory role (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Assists in planning and implementing new services and initiatives for the respiratory care department
Coordinates and supervises staff activities and daily operations during assigned shifts
Ensures safe and effective administration of respiratory treatments and medications
Supports staff competency, including training, performance evaluation, and adherence to clinical protocols
Ensures department compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
Participates in scheduling, recordkeeping, and inventory management
Maintains communication with staff, administration, and other hospital departments
Assists with equipment maintenance, calibration, and safety checks
Facilitates cardiopulmonary procedures for internal and external requests
Interacts professionally with patients and families, involving them in care planning
Provides mentorship and hands-on training to staff respiratory therapists