Manager, Respiratory Care

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

23h

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Manager is a professional Registered Respiratory Care practitioner who leads under the direction of the Respiratory Care Director. The Respiratory Care Manager is responsible for supervising and coordinating daily operations of the respiratory department, including patient care and clinic/unit business processes. As part of the UAMS Respiratory Care leadership team, Respiratory Care Manager provides expertise as a consultant, educator, clinician, and role model promoting the development of professional standards and improvement of quality patient care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care
Three (3) or more years of Respiratory Care experience
Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license
Must hold a current Arkansas Licensed Respiratory Therapy Practitioner (LRCP)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Microsoft Word and Excel
Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Adult Critical Care Specialty in Respiratory Care (ACCS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Responsibilities

Demonstrates effective analytical abilities to identify department needs that require intervention and/or revision.
Serves as a liaison with the Director and Administration, exchanging information and identifying problems or needs related to clinical activity.
Maintains awareness of departmental status and potential problems by functioning as a working supervisor.
Assists in developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, guidelines, protocols, job descriptions, and performance appraisals annually.
Coordinates scheduling of leave time.
Demonstrates good managerial judgment in assigning duties appropriate to each individual.
Other duties as assigned.