Respiratory Therapy Manager | Le Bonheur Children's | Day

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare • Memphis, TN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting the department director in planning, implementing, directing, coordinating, and controlling activities and operations in the Respiratory Care Services department. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy
• Respiratory care 3-5 years
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - National - National Board for Respiratory Care
• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Knowledge of training concepts, methods, and techniques in respiratory care.
• Demonstrable leadership potential.
• Ability to prepare complex written materials, such as patient records or training materials.
• Familiarity with spreadsheet and database programs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree Business Administration
• Bachelor's Degree Healthcare Administration
• Master's Degree
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Arkansas - Arkansas State Medical Board

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and coordinates activities and operations in Respiratory Care to meet department goals and objectives.
• Manages and coordinates clinical and operating policies and procedures for the department.
• Formulates and implements departmental strategic plans in conjunction with associates and customers.
• Maintains budget and productivity within acceptable guidelines.
• Hires, develops, and retains a competent, productive, and quality conscious workforce.

Benefits

• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

What This Job Offers

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