Manager, Respiratory Therapy

UNC Health•Hendersonville, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of the Respiratory Department is responsible and accountable for planning, organizing, and managing the department’s daily operations in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines, and regulatory authorities. The Manager ensures that high-quality care is maintained and organizational goals are fulfilled. This role oversees budgeting and reports, staffing and personnel management, interdepartmental communication, continuing education, and department policies and procedures. The Manager supports recruitment, associate development and retention, performance evaluations, and fair handling of employee concerns. The position also coordinates department services with other teams, participates in committees, follows up on safety reports, and prepares the department for inspections and audits.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent.
Current North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
Adult critical care and pediatric/neonatal experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
PALS certification.
Supervisory experience in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities

Obtain bi-weekly and monthly procedure counts and report information to the appropriate team member.
Review and correct rejected charges and incomplete bills in a timely manner.
Review and complete Kronos edits at the end of each pay period.
Address tasks needed to support efficient department operations when procedures decline.
Prepare and recommend department equipment, annual capital budget needs, and annual operating budget needs.
Determine and recommend the number and level of associates to employ within the department.
Assist with recruitment and selection, including interviews, reference checks, position offers, and orientation arrangements.
Coordinate and complete 90-day, annual, and as-needed performance evaluations.
Provide leadership for associate retention through coaching, recognition, and review of personnel concerns, with fairness for all.
Follow disciplinary policies, including termination when warranted, and address employee concerns promptly and consistently.
Lead by example in a professional and respectful manner; use work-climate survey findings to develop and carry out improvement plans.
Remain positive and flexible when daily staffing and processes need to be arranged.
Participate in the Clinical Pathway, Critical Care Committee, and other committees as appropriate or requested.
Communicate with the medical director, director, and staff to coordinate quarterly Cardiopulmonary Committee meetings.
Coordinate services with other departments to support continuity of patient care.
Follow up on online safety reports and assist the Quality Department in developing and maintaining departmental safety standards.
Respond positively to direction from physicians and the Department Director to complete assignments promptly or within the requested timeframe.
Keep up to date on changes in practice and outside influences on the profession, and participate in continuing education.
Develop and participate in planning, scheduling, and conducting timely in-service training.
Develop, maintain, and periodically update written departmental policies and procedures and job descriptions for each department position.
Initiate or manage short-term and ongoing projects that contribute to daily dispensing, clinical, technical, or administrative activities or expand services.
Prepare the department for and participate in authorized agency surveys and audits, taking action to ensure successful outcomes.