Manager Respiratory

UCHealth•Aurora, CO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Manages the daily operations of the Respiratory Care department to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives. The role supports the organization’s strategic plan and vision, oversees staff and operational functions, monitors budgets and compliance, and coordinates the quality and delivery of patient care. May provide patient care when necessary. Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and the ability to take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time, onsite position at UCHealth Anschutz Pavilion in Aurora, Colorado, on the Respiratory Care department’s day schedule. The schedule is 80 hours per pay period. Pay is $47.57–$76.11 per hour, dependent on relevant experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
State licensure.
Five years of respiratory therapy experience.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; card must be in hand before the start date and remain valid through 60 days of hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications are required from the date of hire.
Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

Assist with developing departmental goals, standards, and objectives that support the organization’s strategic plan and vision.
Manage staff relations, including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management.
Oversee scheduling, recruitment, payroll, and student engagements.
Monitor departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts, and vendor relations.
Determine and justify needs for systems, equipment, and supplies; monitor usage and oversee proper working order and stock supplies.
Assess the quality of patient care and coordinate patient care services with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments.
Provide patient care when necessary.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus.
Annual merit pay increase and annual market reviews of positions and base pay.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for specific educational degrees; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.