Respiratory Therapy Manager

Kindred Healthcare•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

About The Position

Under limited supervision, directs the hospital’s Respiratory Therapy Services and plans, directs, and monitors the clinical and technical operations, functions, and resources of the Respiratory Therapy Department. Administers respiratory therapy and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities, and performs diagnostic testing of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems to support diagnosis and treatment of heart and lung disorders. Ensures departmental compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, maintains departmental performance-improvement activities, and participates in hospital CQI activities. The role oversees respiratory care services, staff, equipment, supplies, scheduling, budgets, policies, procedures, and patient-care practices. It also performs, trains, and evaluates the essential functions of Respiratory Therapists and Respiratory Therapy Supervisors.

Requirements

Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office, word-processing, and spreadsheet software.
Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards and compliance requirements.
Knowledge of respiratory therapy and cardiology studies, with the ability to treat patients appropriately based on professional standards.
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, appropriate prioritization, and time-management skills.
Ability to work under stress and respond quickly in emergency situations.
Must have good and regular attendance.
Current Respiratory Therapy license from the appropriate state licensing body.
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential in compliance with the National Board for Respiratory Care Credential Maintenance Program (CMP).
Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Minimum three years of previous experience in all aspects of respiratory care services.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or Administration preferred.
Previous management experience preferred.
Experience managing a Point of Care ABG Lab preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, define, and develop the scope of practice for Respiratory Care, including planning, developing, and implementing new services.
Develop, review, and revise hospital-specific respiratory therapy policies and procedures, including appropriate addendums to Kindred CORE policies and procedures.
Manage departmental workforce activities, including interviewing, hiring, orientation, performance evaluation, competency verification, staff education, scheduling, problem resolution, and disciplinary action.
Manage departmental equipment and supplies, including capital equipment evaluation and justification, preventive maintenance and repair compliance, adherence to division supply guidelines, and ensuring facility needs are met.
Monitor time and attendance, ensure salaries are appropriate, and keep the department within budgetary guidelines.
Develop and implement efficient services or measures consistent with the hospital’s Mission and Vision.
Ensure respiratory medications and treatments are administered correctly based on patient age and clinical condition.
Ensure staff competence in patient care practices that support patient safety and reduce medical care errors, including implementing physician orders, drawing and analyzing arterial blood gases, reviewing patient information, determining appropriate treatment, and safely operating equipment and devices.
Schedule cardiopulmonary procedures from internal and external sources and maintain records and reports.
Inspect and test respiratory therapy equipment to ensure it functions properly and is ready for patient use.
Interact professionally with patients and families and involve them in developing the plan of care.
Perform, train, and evaluate performance on the essential functions of Respiratory Therapists and Respiratory Therapy Supervisors.
Maintain departmental regulatory and accreditation compliance and performance-improvement activities, and participate in hospital CQI activities.
Perform other related duties as assigned.