Manager- Respiratory Therapy RCP

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Oversees Respiratory Care clinical operations and assists with education of students/new employees. Coordinates activities in the Respiratory Care Department and with other departments to assure a unified approach to quality care delivery.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Oversees daily activity to assure appropriate cost-effective care delivery.
Develop and enforce department and hospital Policy and Procedure.
Monitor and enforce utilization of infection control guidelines.
Coordinates department activities to assure a unified approach to quality care delivery.
Provide on-call coverage for consultation.
Member of several hospital committees.
Provides guidance, psychological support and clinical precepting and mentoring of staff.
Prepare and present appraisals of staff; initiate corrective action and assist in conflict resolution to maintain personal and professional growth of staff.
Participates in recruitment, hiring, payroll and benefit issues.
Facilitate Core team meetings.
Develop Performance Improvement projects and collect and analyze data to validate effectiveness and appropriateness.
Monitor compliance with JCAHO standards and educate staff regarding opportunities for improvement.
Precepts and mentors new employees.
Provide ongoing education and competency evaluation/review.
Educate and mentor students, both on site and at schools (Respiratory Care, paramedic, physician, nursing and other Allied Health).
Act as a liaison for internal and external resources to assure a unified approach to patient care delivery.
Communicate information about profession to high school and allied health programs to increase awareness and support for future growth of the respiratory care field.
Demonstrates open, inclusive, respectful communication.
Participates in problem resolution.
Uses chain of command appropriately to exchange information and communication issues.
Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and others as need to provide the highest quality of care to patients and caregivers.
Aid in preparation for the budget and charging/billing for the system.
Evaluates supplies, capital equipment and assures proper inventory maintained.
Performs equipment repairs and ordering of rental equipment.
Conduct research on equipment, supplies and clinical care to assure excellence.
Assists in personnel scheduling to optimize staffing resources.
Develop productivity standards to appropriately allocate staff and effectively manage personnel budget.
Acts in absence of System Director.