Manager Respiratory Therapy RT

Position Summary

This position plans and provides operational, financial, managerial and/or clinical support to patients, staff and director within the department. This position supervises employees and participates in selection, orientation, counseling, evaluation and staff scheduling. Maintains a depth and breadth of clinical competency to assess the delivery of Respiratory Care and/or Sleep Medicine and participates in quality improvement processes.

Core Functions

• Promotes, advocates for and participates in multidisciplinary patient care services using a collegial and collaborative approach to group decision making as part of a self-direct work team.
• Hires, trains, conducts performance evaluations, and directs the workflow for the staff.
• This position is also accountable for participating in the development and implementation of department goals and objectives.
• Serves as a resource and provides leadership assistance to achieve optimal clinical, operational, financial, and satisfaction outcomes.
• Acts as a consultant within the organization and perhaps in the community.
• Supports change and participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of the goals/objectives and process improvement activities within the department.
• Works with staff to make necessary changes.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Provides operational, financial and managerial leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• RRT required for all new hires to the position after October 1, 2015. Incumbents in the position as of October 1, 2015 must possess their RRT by October 1, 2017.
• A current license in state practiced as required by state law.
• In Home Care setting, must posses valid drivers license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
• BLS certification required.
• Must have a working knowledge of hospital operations, medical/nursing staff procedures, hospital and community resources as typically achieved through three years of technical experience and two years of managerial experience.
• Requires excellent leadership skills and an ability to interact well across departments, facilities and organizations. Excellent organizational, human relations, and communication skills are required to maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with internal and external customers.