Respiratory Manager - Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital
About The Position
The Respiratory Manager directs and manages the operation, patient and physician satisfaction, staff engagement, profitability, and clinical outcomes of assigned inpatient and outpatient departments. Responsible for facilitating the planning, organization, implementation, and control of the resources for optimal performance of the departments in coordination with the Director of Respiratory Therapy. Accountable for delivery of high-quality care and the administrative management of the department on a 24-hour basis. The Respiratory Manager d emonstrates a high level of knowledge in cardiopulmonary physiology. Demonstrates a high level of understanding of the theory of operation of all respiratory care equipment. Maintains knowledge in current evidence based respiratory care practices. Maintains competency in the clinical application of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures outlined in the departmental scope of services. Effectively communicates verbally and over the telephone with co-workers, physicians, nurses, patient, patient family members and the public. Demonstrates understanding and clinical application of infection control techniques and equipment cleaning and disinfection. Must have competency in the clinical care of all age groups including neonates and pediatrics. Demonstrates knowledge of and understanding of OSHA, DHEC, FDA and TJC standards and regulations. Demonstrates a high level of knowledge in basic management skills.
Requirements
- Graduate of an AMA approved respiratory care program with sufficient college credits to be registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. If candidate does not have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, it must be completed within three (3) years of hire/transfer date.
- 5 years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and 2 years of management/supervisory experience.
- Registered (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- License by the Board of Medical Examiners of S.C.
- Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers and ACLS.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance: $3,200
- Sign On Bonus: $10,000
- Free dental insurance
- Low-cost medical
- Robust pension plan (fully vested after 8 years, that's a check for the rest of your life!)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
