Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Assistant Manager

Medical University of South Carolina • Lancaster, CA

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About The Position

The Respiratory Therapy Assistant Manager works with limited supervision in collaboration with and reports directly to the Respiratory Director. The role oversees continuous staff supervision, operational management, emergency response, and coordination, including emergency response, on-call coverage, and critical staffing as needed. The Assistant Manager recommends policies, procedures, guidelines, educational materials, evidence-based practices, processes, and quality improvement initiatives. The role also supports the Respiratory Director with team-member orientation, scheduling, development, performance feedback, and disciplinary processes. The Assistant Manager serves as a resource for patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams, addressing concerns, helping resolve problems, and overseeing care to ensure high-quality respiratory care services throughout the medical center. Weekend and holiday work is required as scheduled, including coverage for at least one holiday per year and two weekend shifts during each six-week unit staffing schedule.

Requirements

• Three years of work experience in respiratory care practice specific to acute-care delivery in specified patient populations, including at least one year of tertiary-level respiratory care experience.
• Leadership experience as a shift, team, educator, or departmental leader.
• Work and/or educational experience focused on promoting group or team working relationships.
• Extensive knowledge of the department’s patient population, healthcare trends, community and regional resources, and services available to those populations.
• Demonstrated ability to model and establish effective collegial working relationships and communicate with diverse groups and individuals, medical staff, and other healthcare disciplines.
• Strong time-management, project-management, technical, critical-thinking, and clinical skills.
• Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care from an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and a current South Carolina license.
• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications through the American Heart Association, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Certification in a specialty area strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous staff supervision, operational management, emergency response, and coordination.
• Provide emergency response, on-call coverage, and critical staffing as necessary.
• Recommend policies, procedures, guidelines, educational materials, evidence-based practices, processes, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist the Respiratory Director with orientation, scheduling, development, performance feedback, and disciplinary processes for care-team members.
• Serve as a resource for patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams by addressing concerns, supporting problem resolution, and overseeing care.
• Help ensure delivery of high-quality Respiratory Care Services throughout the medical center.
• Provide leadership presence and staff support, including at least one holiday per year and two weekend shifts per six-week unit staffing schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree