Manager- Respiratory Therapy Rcp

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Clinical Manager oversees Respiratory Care clinical operations and assists with educating students and new employees. The role coordinates activities within the Respiratory Care Department and with other departments to support a unified approach to quality care delivery. The manager provides on-call consultation, contributes to hospital committees, supports staff development and performance improvement, and helps manage department resources. The position also acts in the absence of the System Director.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program.
Current license to practice respiratory care issued by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board.
RRT credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
BLS and ACLS certification.
3–5 years of equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily clinical activity to ensure appropriate, cost-effective care delivery.
Develop and enforce department and hospital policies and procedures, and monitor adherence to infection control guidelines.
Coordinate department activities with other departments to support unified, quality care delivery; provide on-call consultation and participate in hospital committees.
Guide, support, precept, and mentor staff; prepare and present staff appraisals; initiate corrective action and assist with conflict resolution.
Participate in recruitment, hiring, payroll, and benefits matters, and facilitate core team meetings.
Develop performance improvement projects and collect and analyze data to assess effectiveness and appropriateness.
Monitor compliance with JCAHO standards and educate staff about improvement opportunities.
Precept and mentor new employees; provide ongoing education and competency evaluation or review.
Educate and mentor students at the organization and schools, including respiratory care, paramedic, physician, nursing, and other allied health programs.
Serve as a liaison for internal and external resources and communicate information about the profession to high school and allied health programs.
Communicate openly, inclusively, and respectfully; participate in problem resolution and use the chain of command appropriately.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and others to support high-quality care for patients and caregivers.
Assist with budget preparation and system charging and billing.
Evaluate supplies and capital equipment, maintain appropriate inventory, perform equipment repairs, and order rental equipment.
Research equipment, supplies, and clinical care to support excellence.
Assist with personnel scheduling, develop productivity standards, and allocate staff and manage personnel budgets effectively.
Act in the absence of the System Director.