Manager Respiratory Therapy - Full Time Days

About the role

Coordinates the activities, supervisor's tasks, educational in-services, and general management of a department to meet patient needs and maintain the highest standard of proficiency for staff; achieves efficient utilization of staff and equipment and maintains good rapport with all employees. The manager is capable of performing all tasks designated to departmental staff members. Performs according to the Hospital's standards for Customer Service. Supports and adheres to the Hospital's Mission, Vision and Values Statements and performs according to the Hospital's standards for Patient Safety and Customer Service.

Responsibilities

• Assigns specific assignments and responsibilities; sets goals to be completed by individual staff
• Prepares personal expense and supply budgets and stays within budget
• Establishes and achieves annual departmental goals and objectives and ensures they are not in conflict with hospital goals
• Completes annual performance appraisals on direct reports and ensures that all departmental employees are evaluated before deadline
• Monitors employees to ensure compliance with Hospital and Human Resources policies
• Leads performance improvement activity to monitor and enhance customer/patient confidentiality and satisfaction
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize, delegate and act as a resource person for the departmental team
• Supports the mission, vision and goals of the NY Downtown Hospital and department as demonstrated by specific work achievements
• Develops and evaluates department-based competencies for all staff on a yearly basis
• Understands duties and responsibilities of the position
• Effective in application of hospital policy and procedures and development of departmental policy and procedures
• Capacity for original thinking and ability to visualize and anticipate new problems
• Ability to accomplish results by working with or through other people
• Ensures that direct reports have medical clearance before employment commences and annual physicals are completed as per policy and procedure
• Completes probationary and annual evaluations (including AGE SPECIFIC competencies) for direct reports as per policy and procedure
• Performs all duties inherent to managerial role
• Participates in hiring, training, evaluation and termination of assigned staff according to hospital policies and procedures
• Performs other special projects and duties as assigned

Requirements

Education

• Associate Degree in Applied Science and Respiratory Therapy (American Medical Association approved)

Licensure & Certifications

• New York State Respiratory Therapist License
• Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Therapy
• Basic Life Support Certification (BCLS)

Experience

• Five years critical care experience, two of which must have been in a supervisory capacity
• Working knowledge of current standards of mechanical ventilation and ventilators
• Basic computer application knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to clearly communicate in English and write legibly
• Intubation experience

Benefits

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. The organization fosters a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion, and offers comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life.

Pay

Salary Range: $135,400–$173,800 per year. Compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for experience, education, and licensure, plus benefits and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Schedule

Full-time, Day shift. On-site presence required at NYP Lower Manhattan Campus; employees must live within a commutable distance. Travel expenses are not reimbursed.