Manager of Respiratory Therapy

Trinity Health•Athens, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position has 24 hour a day responsibility for daily operations, staffing, staff development (licensure, competency, orientation, etc.), communication, supplies, patient assignment, student rotations, department standards of care and procedures. Enforces the billing and documentation standards. Keeps the director and medical director informed and involved as appropriate. Able to provide direct patient care for patients’ ages neonate through geriatric as necessary and provide the appropriate educational opportunities as required for the department.

Requirements

Must have and maintain a Respiratory Care Practitioner License from the State of Georgia.
Must be a graduate of A.M.A. approved Respiratory Therapy program.
Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist via the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Must maintain BLS, ACLS and neonatal certifications.
Minimum of 3 years experience as a Therapist.

Nice To Haves

Membership in a professional organization preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage daily operations, staffing, and staff development.
Oversee communication, supplies, and patient assignments.
Manage student rotations and department standards of care and procedures.
Enforce billing and documentation standards.
Keep the director and medical director informed.
Provide direct patient care for patients from neonate through geriatric as necessary.
Provide appropriate educational opportunities as required for the department.
Develop and implement a consistent program for quality assurance.
Communicate and address concerns identified in a suitable manner.
Interact with Physicians, Patients, Family, Respiratory staff and ancillary staff.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, physicians, employees and other departments.
Deal with patients and staff in a caring, professional manner and encourage the same attitudes in subordinates.