Dan Smith Iii

Respiratory Therapist Supervisor

Sage Memorial Hospital

Ganado, AZ

02.2021 - Current

Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Provided guidance and mentorship to junior staff members regarding clinical practice issues.
Obtained patient medical histories and assessed presenting problems to create treatment plans.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Implemented safety protocols within the department as needed.
Oversaw the development of educational materials related to respiratory therapy services for use by staff members.
Monitored inventory levels of supplies used in the department.
Created policies and procedures for the department in accordance with organizational standards.
Conducted regular meetings with staff members to identify areas of improvement and discuss changes within the department.
Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
Assisted in developing budgets and managing financial resources related to respiratory therapy services.
Investigated complaints concerning respiratory therapy services provided by the department.
Coordinated with external vendors regarding equipment maintenance, repairs, and purchases.
Provided supervision to Respiratory Therapy staff, including scheduling and evaluating performance.
Analyzed data from quality assurance programs to identify opportunities for improvement in the department's operations.
Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.