Manager Respiratory Care
About The Position
The Manager of Respiratory Care manages the daily operations of the Respiratory Therapy Department and coordinates its activities with other departments in the facility. The role recruits, hires, and retains qualified staff; manages department programs and services; and ensures operations meet applicable standards of practice, licensing and regulatory requirements, department policies, and facility service needs. The manager develops operational improvement strategies and new services aligned with organizational strategic and business development plans, and prepares the annual department budget while ensuring compliance with operational expectations and productivity standards. The role also supervises department activities, including volunteers and respiratory therapy students.
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) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree.
- At least two years of supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage the daily operations of the Respiratory Care Department and coordinate its activities with other facility departments.
- Recruit, hire, and retain qualified staff.
- Ensure compliance with standards of practice and licensing and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and implement operational improvement strategies and new services consistent with organizational strategic and business development plans.
- Manage existing programs and develop and implement new respiratory programs; assess and revise programs as the health care 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.
- Analyze data, coordinate tasks, and manage workload to meet business goals.
- Maintain effective communication and professional, collaborative relationships with coworkers, peers, supervisors, and others.
Benefits
- $10,000 relocation assistance for new hires who meet eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
