Manager Respiratory Therapy

Good Shepherd Rehab • Bethlehem, PA

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About The Position

Directs respiratory care to pediatric patients by developing, monitoring and evaluating respiratory care in conjunction with the interdisciplinary care team; participates in developing staff and accomplishing departmental and institutional objectives. Assists with the management of the adult and geriatric respiratory patient population.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required
• 5-7 years of acute care/rehab pediatric experience required
• Respiratory Therapist license required
• Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 1 year experience overseeing and scheduling respiratory care staff in pediatric healthcare setting preferred

Responsibilities

• IDENTIFIES PATIENT RESPIRATORY CARE REQUIREMENT
• PLANS, IMPLEMENTS AND EVALUATES CARE
• PROVIDES INFORMATION TO PATIENTS AND HEALTHCARE TEAM
• MONITORS DELIVERY OF CARE
• LEADS HEALTH CARE FACILITY STAFF
• FACILITATES MARKETING EFFORTS TO PROMOTE PROGRAM
• ASSURES QUALITY OF CARE
• PROTECTS SELF, CO-WORKERS, AND PATIENTS
• RESPECTS PATIENTS
• ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
• MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
• CONTRIBUTES TO THE TEAM EFFORT
• PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOOD SHEPHERD AS A SYSTEM

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees