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 reporting directly to the Respiratory Director. The role is responsible for continuous staff supervision, operations management, emergency response, and coordination, and may cover emergency response, on-call duties, and critical staffing as necessary. The Assistant Manager provides recommendations on policies and procedures, guidelines, educational materials, evidence-based practice, processes, and quality improvement initiatives.

The position assists the Respiratory Director with care team orientation, scheduling, development, performance feedback, and disciplinary processes. It serves as a resource for patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to address concerns, support problem resolution, and oversee care, while ensuring 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 per six-week unit staffing schedule.

Requirements

• Three years of work experience in respiratory care practice specific to acute care delivery in specified patient populations.
• At least one year of tertiary-level respiratory care work experience.
• Leadership experience as a shift, team, educator, or departmental leader.
• Work and/or educational experience centered on promoting group or team working relationships.
• Extensive knowledge of the department’s patient population, healthcare trends, community and regional resources, and service availability to those populations.
• Demonstrated ability to role-model and establish effective collegial working relationships and communication with diverse groups and individuals, medical staff, and other healthcare disciplines.
• Strong time management, project management, technical, critical thinking, and clinical skills.
• AAS in Respiratory Care from an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Credentialing by the NBRC as an RRT and a current South Carolina license.
• Must have and maintain American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), as well as Neonatal Resuscitation Program certifications.

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, operations management, emergency response, and coordination.
• Cover emergency response, on-call duties, and critical staffing as necessary.
• Recommend policies and 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 to address concerns and support problem resolution.
• Oversee care and help ensure 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