Respiratory Therapy Manager, FT Days - Windy Hill Hospital

Wellstar Health System • Marietta, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist the Director of Respiratory Care Services with all aspects of the Clinical Operations of the department including but not limited to: Budget preparation, Long and Short term planning and implementation of process improvement projects, attendance and participation in multidisciplinary teams, Staff development, medication administration, program development, Initiation of Strategic plan, Performance Improvement monitoring, Customer service initiatives, Maintaining positive relationships within the department and with medical staff, etc.

Requirements

• Accredited Program Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy
• RCP - Respiratory Care Prof
• NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapi
• BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor
• Minimum 3 years to five years of RT experience
• Minimum 2 years to four years in healthcare supervisory/ management experience
• Problem solving and resolution
• Positive customer service / interpersonal relationships
• Ability to analyze data and arrive at conclusions
• Exhibit critical thinking skills
• Exceptional written and verbal interactions
• Ability to lead a group and develop educational presentations
• Strong data, analytical and computer skills required

Nice To Haves

• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Prvdr Upon Hire
• NRP-I - NRP - Instructor Upon Hire
• PALS - Pediatric Adv Life Support Upon Hire
• PALS-I - PALS - Instructor Upon Hire
• NBRC-CPFT - Cert Pulmonary Function Tech Upon Hire
• NBRC-RPFT - Reg Pulmonary Function Tech Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Involved in Long Term and Short Term Planning
• Analyzes Data to determine performance improvement opportunities
• Evaluates current state and looks for opportunities for department growth and new innovative procedures and activities.
• Supports the budget process, providing information relative to capital, operating, and staffing needs.
• Completes assessment of department needs and initiates a plan to address those needs
• Encourage innovation and process change to improve patient care and customer satisfaction
• Leads and participates on department and hospital wide committees and groups to enhance delivery of services and customer service initiatives.
• Demonstrates project management skills necessary to multi-task and finalize projects and initiatives.
• Provides follow-up to customer service complaints, including patient/customer interview, staff interview and completion of required documentation and reporting.
• Supports hospital and departmental mission and vision.
• Provides leadership in the advancement of Respiratory Care and its staff
• Assures staff schedules are maintained and staffing levels are adjusted as necessary to achieve desired productivity levels.
• Maintains adherence to budget. Able to explain variances and make adjustments to meet goals.
• Acts as an example to respiratory care staff in the area of professionalism and commitment to the respiratory care profession and the hospital.
• Supports activities which promote the recognition and growth of respiratory care services within the hospital and community.
• Participates in and encourages recognition of staff and activities which promote the profession of respiratory care
• Promote and Enhance Professional Growth and Development
• Assists in the development of department educational program and assuring its completion
• Participates in the disciplinary process including counseling, development of action plans and progressive discipline.
• Maintains a relationship with outside entities involved in the development of staff including state and national respiratory care organizations and hospital associated groups.
• Assures the delivery of quality care in an efficient and safe manner
• Executes project management for all hospital respiratory, laboratories, and other regulatory body requirements.
• Assists in the selection of equipment, supplies, staffing models, modalities, etc.
• Assists in the selection and monitoring of department performance improvement initiatives
• Works with quality and safety to address hospital and department issues for which respiratory care is involved.
• Assists in the development, review and modification of department policies and procedures.
• Monitors the activities and progress of assigned staff.
• Assumes responsibility for all other duties assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Benefits

• Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture
• FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list
• Seramount 100 Best Companies list

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager