Respiratory Therapy Manager FT Days

ScionHealth•Round Rock, TX

10d

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Respiratory Therapy Manager 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. The role administers respiratory therapy and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities and performs diagnostic testing of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems to assist in diagnosing and treating heart and lung disorders. The manager assures departmental compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, maintains departmental performance-improvement activities, and participates in hospital CQI activities. The manager defines and develops the scope of respiratory care practice, including planning and implementing new services; develops and revises hospital-specific respiratory therapy policies and procedures; and appropriately reviews and revises addendums to Kindred CORE policies and procedures. The role manages staffing and workforce functions, departmental equipment and supplies, time and attendance, salaries, and budget adherence. It also helps ensure efficient services that align with the hospital’s Mission/Vision. The position assures appropriate administration of respiratory medications and treatments based on patients’ ages and clinical conditions. It ensures staff competency in patient care, including implementing physician orders, drawing and analyzing arterial blood gases, reviewing patient information and determining treatment requirements, and safely operating equipment. Duties also include scheduling cardiopulmonary procedures, maintaining records and reports, inspecting and testing respiratory equipment, and professionally involving patients and families in care planning. The manager must be able to perform, train, and evaluate the essential functions of Respiratory Therapists and Respiratory Therapy Supervisors. Other related duties may be assigned. Approximate travel requirement: 0%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or Administration preferred.
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 of three years of previous experience in all aspects of respiratory care services.
Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Basic computer skills and 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 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.

Nice To Haves

Previous management experience.
Experience managing a Point of Care ABG Lab.

Responsibilities

Plan, define, and develop the scope of Respiratory Care practice, including planning, developing, and implementing new services.
Develop, review, and revise hospital-specific respiratory therapy policies and procedures, and review and revise addendums to Kindred CORE policies and procedures as appropriate.
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 evaluating and justifying capital equipment, ensuring preventive maintenance and repair compliance, following division supply guidelines, and meeting facility needs.
Monitor time and attendance, ensure salaries are appropriate, and operate the department within budgetary guidelines.
Develop and implement efficient services or measures consistent with the hospital’s Mission/Vision.
Ensure respiratory medications and treatments are administered correctly based on patient age and clinical condition.
Ensure staff competency in patient care, including implementing physician orders, drawing and analyzing arterial blood gases, reviewing patient information, determining appropriate treatment, and operating equipment safely.
Schedule cardiopulmonary procedures for internal and external sources.
Maintain records and reports.
Inspect and test respiratory therapy equipment to ensure proper functioning and readiness for patient use.
Interact professionally with patients and families and involve them in forming the plan of care.
Perform, train, and evaluate performance on the essential functions of Respiratory Therapists and Respiratory Therapy Supervisors.
Maintain departmental performance-improvement activities and participate in hospital CQI activities.
Perform other related duties as assigned.