Manager of Respiratory Therapy

About the role

We are seeking a Manager of Respiratory Therapy for our center to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care.

Your duties and responsibilities may include:

• You will provide leadership and is responsible for the delivery of safe, quality, patient care for assigned departments and staff on a daily basis
• You will ensure department's standard of practice, policies and procedures meet legal, and all accrediting and regulatory agency requirements
• You will conduct respiratory assessments of patient as indicated within scope of practice
• You will administer medications to the respiratory system, and performs various clinical modalities as prescribed by physician order, in accordance with current practice

Qualifications

• Completion of a two year AMA approved respiratory care program
• Bachelor Degree required
• Three-five years in clinical respiratory therapy in acute hospital environment
• Previous supervisory or managerial experience required
• Knowledge of State, Federal, and JCAHO regulations
• Knowledge of respiratory medical equipment
• Current Florida license as RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required; new hires/transfers must obtain within 6 months of hire
• Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required; new hires/transfers must obtain within 6 months of hire
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required; new hires/transfers must obtain within 6 months of hire
• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills