Respiratory Therapy Manager

Job Summary

Directs the hospital’s Respiratory Therapy Services. Plans, directs, and monitors clinical and technical operations, functions, and resources of the Respiratory Therapy Department. Administers respiratory therapy and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of cardiopulmonary system. Performs diagnostic testing of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and lung disorders. Assures departmental compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Essential Functions

• Plans, defines, and develops Respiratory Care’s scope of practice, including planning, development, and implementation of new services.
• Develops, reviews, and revises hospital specific respiratory therapy policies and procedures.
• Reviews and revises addendums to Kindred CORE policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Effectively manages the departmental workforce which includes interviewing, hiring, orientation, performance evaluation, competency verification, staff education, scheduling, problem resolution, and disciplinary action.
• Responsible for effective departmental equipment and supply management including evaluation and justification of capital equipment, assuring equipment preventive maintenance and repair compliance, compliance to division supply guidelines, and assuring facility respiratory equipment and supply needs are met.
• Maintains records/reports. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure proper functioning and readiness for patient use.
• Schedules cardiopulmonary procedures for inside/outside sources.
• Able to perform, train and evaluate performance on all essential functions of the Respiratory Therapist and Respiratory Therapy Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or Administration preferred
• Licenses/Certifications: Current Respiratory Therapy license from the appropriate state licensing body, Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential in compliance with the National Board for Respiratory Care Credential Maintenance Program (CMP).
• Experience: Minimum three years of previous experience in all aspects of respiratory care services. Previous management experience preferred. Experience managing a Point of Care ABG Lab preferred.