Manager, Respiratory Care

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only) Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000 Career Training and Educational Opportunities Merchant Discounts Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy 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

• Associate's degree plus five (5) years of Respiratory Care
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care
• 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.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree