Manager, Respiratory Therapy

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Clarksville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Leads team in optimizing the effectiveness, efficiency and safety of the therapeutic procedures and techniques utilized by Respiratory Care personnel for optimal patient care, maintain CAP compliance for all Respiratory Care Blood Gas labs, and ensure appropriate and effective utilization of financial resources. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.

Requirements

Leadership (Intermediate)
Compliance (Intermediate)
People Management (Intermediate)
Operations Planning (Intermediate)
Quality Management (Novice)
Business Results (Novice)
Respiratory Therapeutic Procedures (Advanced)
Certifications: LIC-Certified Respiratory Therapist - Licensure-Others, LIC-Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level : 3 years
Education: Bachelor's

Responsibilities

Coordinates staff development
Oversees all Respiratory Care Blood Gas satellite labs.
Manages Respiratory Care Supply Assistants, Respiratory Care Night Supervisors and conducts performance reviews.
Ensures all financial resources are utilized effectively-monitor expenses against budget, order supplies etc.
Directs activities to achieve operational plans with some near term effect on results of the department/area.
Identifies issues, gathers facts to resolve technical and operational problems.
Applies in-depth knowledge and skills of a professional/technical area and basic management knowledge to manage the work of the team.
Leads a complex department with a focus on implementation.
Typically executes on a short to medium term strategies.
Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.
Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.
Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.
Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.
Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.
Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.
Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.