Manager Respiratory Care

CommonSpirit Health•Prescott, AZ

24d

About The Position

The Manager of Respiratory Care manages the daily operation of all Respiratory Therapy Department services and coordinates the department’s activities with other departments within the facility. The role recruits, hires, and retains qualified staff; follows instructions; analyzes data; coordinates tasks; and manages workload to meet business goals. It requires effective communication and professionalism when interacting with coworkers, peers, supervisors, and others. The manager ensures compliance with standards of practice and licensing and regulatory requirements; develops operational improvements and new services aligned with organizational strategy and business development plans; and manages existing programs while developing, implementing, assessing, and revising respiratory programs as the healthcare environment changes. The role plans, organizes, and supervises the department’s daily activities, including volunteers and respiratory therapy students, and prepares the annual department budget while ensuring compliance with operational expectations and productivity standards. The employer offers $10,000 in relocation assistance to new hires who meet eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or a related field.
At least five years of experience in a related field.
Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license (RESP-LIC:AZ).
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
Basic Life Support CPR (BLS-CPR).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree.
At least two years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the daily operations of all Respiratory Therapy Department services and coordinate activities with other facility departments.
Recruit, hire, and retain qualified staff.
Manage workload, coordinate tasks, and analyze data to meet business goals.
Ensure compliance with standards of practice and licensing and regulatory requirements.
Develop and implement operational improvements and new services consistent with organizational strategic and business development planning.
Manage existing respiratory programs and develop, implement, assess, and revise programs as the healthcare environment changes.
Plan, organize, and supervise daily department activities, including volunteers and respiratory therapy students.
Prepare the annual department budget and ensure compliance with operational expectations and productivity standards.
Maintain effective communication and professional relationships with coworkers, peers, supervisors, and others.