Respiratory Therapy Manager

Landmark Management Services of Florida, LLC • Joplin, MO

12h

About The Position

Landmark Hospital of Joplin is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapy Manager to lead our dynamic RT department. The RT department at Landmark is well-known and respected for successfully managing some of the most complex respiratory cases. We have a high volume of high-acuity and interesting cases. The RT manager serves as a liaison with the pulmonologist team, as well as a key part of the interdisciplinary team at the hospital. The RT Manager is responsible for planning and designing, directing, integrating, and coordinating services, and planning and implementing performance improvement activities for the respiratory therapy/lab and radiology department. In addition, the Manager participates in the assessment and treatment planning of the patient as it relates to respiratory care and performs respiratory therapy, and ECG testing, including performing life sustaining measures as directed. This is a hands-on working manager, so will also be involved in the delivery of patient care as well as managing and coordinating the RT staff.

Requirements

• 2 year Associates Degree in RT
• Minimum of 5 years of RT patient care experience (preferably in hospital setting)
• Minimum of 1 year management / supervisory experience (3-5 years preferred)
• Active license as RT in the state of MO
• Active BLS and ACLS certification
• Demonstrated knowledge of conditions and treatments for respiratory care
• Analytical / critical thinking
• Management and leadership presence
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Collaboration and ability to work in multi-disciplinary team
• COLA/CLIA training

Responsibilities

• Ensures scheduling and staffing are sufficient to provide patient care
• Interviews, hires and trains staff
• Performs as preceptor to confirms competency of staff providing respiratory therapy
• Provides quality assurance to continuously improve RT function (Chart auditing, quality data collection and documentation, Key performance indicators)
• Ensures respiratory equipment, devices and suppliers are adequate to meet patient needs; Organizes, orders and manages RT department supplies and inventory
• Ensures safety of patients and staff members through enforcement and following of policies and procedures
• Mentors & sets a positive example to guides other RT staff in standards and best practices
• Provides patient care for Respiratory therapy needs, consulting with medical staff and executing medical orders accurately and timely, following standards and protocols
• Setups and operates RT therapy devices to ensure parameters of treatment
• Administers medicinal gases and medications within acceptable error rate
• Evaluates outcomes and interventions and implements necessary changes to improve care
• Observes equipment functions and makes adjustments to obtain optimum results in therapy

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Health insurance Paid time off (4+ weeks a year!)
• Disability insurance – Short-term and Long-term policies provided by Landmark, with buyup options available
• Flexible spending and Health Saving account
• Life insurance – The company paid $25K and additional voluntary life available
• Matching 401K
• Tuition reimbursement up to $15K after 1st year of employment)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree