Assistant Respiratory Manager

Job Description

Facilitates and manages day-to-day operations of the department, including fiscal and human resources processes. Supports and ensures that comprehensive patient care services are being provided that support the integrity of the family system and patient care team. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience & Qualifications

• 3 years of clinical experience
• Prior experience as Respiratory Clinical Resource, Preceptor, or Lead/Supervisor
• Previous leadership experience within a healthcare setting
• Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Arts degree
• Certified by National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• License in the state of Georgia as a Respiratory Care Professional
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association within 12 months of hire
• Secondary certification for Respiratory Therapy by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), within 1 year of hire
• Active Member of American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) with subspeciality knowledge

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluates and works to improve the process of education within the unit and system
• Collaborates and consults with interdisciplinary team regarding clinical outcomes
• Coaches others in clinical decision making and problem-solving
• Maintains current clinical skills and competencies
• Evaluates and works to improve the process of education within the unit and system
• Collaborates and consults with interdisciplinary team regarding clinical outcomes
• Coaches others in clinical decision making and problem-solving
• Maintains current clinical skills and competencies
• Evaluates and works to improve the process of education within the unit and system
• Collaborates and consults with interdisciplinary team regarding clinical outcomes
• Coaches others in clinical decision making and problem-solving
• Maintains current clinical skills and competencies

Mandatory Requirements

• Successfully completes unit- and department-specific orientation and submits required documentation of completion, as applicable
• Completes mandatory education requirements as defined by unit and system by due date
• Achieves 75% attendance at staff meetings as applicable
• Maintains minimum of 15 continuing education units (CEUs)/hours per year plus an additional 5 hours of job-related education
• Actively participates as a member of a department, unit, campus, or system-based council, or committee

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Commitment

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.