Manager, Respiratory Therapy - FT Days

About the role

Under Direction of Director of Pulmonary/EEG/Sleep Services, provides clinical and administrative support for the day to day operations and activities throughout the Medical Center for the Pulmonary Services Department.

Responsibilities

• Performs all the clinically related duties expected and described in the job description for a Respiratory Therapist Level III.
• Performs all staffing and scheduling functions, including the authorization of compensation for overtime worked by shift personnel, in order to maintain budgeted productivity levels.
• Coordinates work assignments for all Pulmonary Services personnel assigned to shift in the absence of a Lead RCP.
• Reviews the work of shift personnel, checks for compliance with physicians’ orders and for quality of work performed.
• Provides for the training and development of clinical. Identifies growth and development opportunities for staff, making arrangements to make the appropriate training available.
• Conducts performance appraisals for department personnel.
• Communicates policies, guidelines, procedures, and protocols to personnel within the Pulmonary Services Department.
• Ensures age related competency of staff by educating and training them to be able to provide Respiratory/Pulmonary Services throughout the Medical Center to the Neonatal Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric population.
• Participates in the interview process for both internal and external positions. Makes recommendations for hiring. May assist with coaching, counseling or termination of employees.
• Participates in department CQI process, gathering and reporting on various clinical indicators as necessary.
• Identifies and resolves problems relating to staffing, personnel, and practices performed by the department.
• Supports evidence based changes in practice and good process design as it occurs within the department.
• Assists in coordinating of inservice classes for department.
• Represents the department in the absence of the Department Director when required.
• Participates in various departmental and Medical Center committees as appropriate.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations regarding the assessment and purchase of new equipment.
• Demonstrates leadership in patient safety activities.
• Attends meetings or serves as department representative on Medical Center committees as appointed by Director.
• Assists with the timely completion of evaluations, annual competencies and department orientation.
• Assists in maintaining all Human Resource records/requirements for the department, including but not limited to updating of job descriptions, evaluations, annual competencies.
• Assists in the review and development of policies and procedures. Creates and maintains monthly staff schedules and identifies specialty assignments.
• Alternates as the manager representative on the SDM Council. Develops patient care plan and problem solves in conjunction with nursing, ancillary departments and physicians.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Respiratory Care or a related Healthcare field.