Respiratory Care Manager

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)•Sitka, AK

2d•$50 - $70

About The Position

Provides respiratory therapy modalities per protocol and those ordered by physicians to improve the cardiopulmonary conditions of patients from neonatal to geriatric ages. Monitors progress and effectiveness of program plans, oversee staff operations, and monitors budget. SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement. Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Respiratory Therapy license from any state
Basic Life Support
ACLS & PALS required within 3 months of hire
Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years
Manager Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years
High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every year
Two years’ experience as a certified Respiratory Therapist.
Knowledge of Anatomy and physiology
Respiratory care modalities for adults, pediatrics and neonatal patients
Skills in Interpreting arterial blood gases
Using mechanical ventilators
Performing arterial blood gas sampling
Applying cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Ability to Work alone/unsupervised
Assess and prioritize accurately
Work under adverse conditions such as communicable infectious diseases

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and direction of respiratory care services; maintains close working relationship with medical staff and other health care professionals.
Participates as a working clinical manager in the administration of respiratory therapy treatments, pulmonary function testing, airway management and ventilatory support
Provides instruction to patients in use of respiratory therapy equipment, inhalation gases and other therapies related to the treatment of respiratory diseases and/or the promotion of respiratory wellness.
Develops, implements, and reviews respiratory care policies and procedures, equipment maintenance, standards and programs that support the clinical practice of respiratory care.
Maintains compliance with all state, federal, TJC (The Joint Commission), other regulatory body standards and hospital requirements related to provisions of respiratory therapy services and understands legal consequences of actions and interventions
Performs administrative functions such as developing and monitoring budget, operational targets, supervise respiratory therapy staff or ancillary staff as may be assigned to the department.
Participates in the development and implementation of in-services to provide quality patient care.
Serves as a resource person and consultant to hospital personnel in the treatment of respiratory patients.
Other related duties as assigned.