Associate Manager Respiratory Care Services

Banner Health•Tucson, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides comprehensive care coordination for patients and leadership to staff. The intensity of care coordination provided is situational and appropriate based on patient needs and in collaboration with physician and other medical staff. This position is accountable for the quality of clinical services delivered to patients. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The academic medical center has earned Magnet Recognition becoming the only hospital in southern Arizona to meet the rigorous standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® for nursing excellence. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.

Requirements

Associates or technical degree.
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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
In Home Care setting, must possess valid drivers license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
In-depth knowledge of clinical techniques, applications and equipment as typically obtained through three years of clinical experience and one year of supervisory experience.
Must possess highly effective human relation skills necessary to interface with patients, families, staff and other healthcare personnel.

Nice To Haves

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitates daily clinical operations, providing leadership, encouraging teamwork and maximizing the effectiveness and efficiency of available personnel through preparation and distribution of daily work assignments.
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.
Participates in the orientation, training and continuing development of staff and provides focused education to other healthcare providers.
Assesses work in progress and modification of assignments as changes in demand and types of services occur, optimizing patient outcomes.
Serves as a real-time resource and assists with clinical expertise for staff and physicians for problem-solving on patients, processes, and family issues.
Establishes and promotes a collaborative relationship with physicians and other members of the health care team.
Assists in the development, modification and implementation of departmental programs, processes, policies and procedures.
Provides daily clinical operational, financial and managerial leadership.