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Job Summary

The Manager, Respiratory Therapy is responsible for overseeing all clinical and operational aspects of the Respiratory Therapy department to ensure safe, effective, and high-quality patient care. This role involves leading a team of respiratory therapists, developing and implementing department policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating with other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive respiratory care. The Manager also plays a key role in quality improvement initiatives and staff development.

Essential Functions

+ Develops, implements, and monitors policies and procedures to maintain high standards of respiratory care in compliance with healthcare regulations.

+ Supervises respiratory therapy staff, managing scheduling, staffing levels, and conducting performance evaluations to support a high-functioning team.

+ Coordinates with medical staff to provide comprehensive respiratory care that meets the needs of diverse patient populations.

+ Oversees the acquisition and maintenance of respiratory therapy equipment and supplies, ensuring resources are used effectively and cost-efficiently.

+ Leads quality improvement initiatives by analyzing data and implementing strategies to enhance patient outcomes.

+ Ensures staff compliance with mandatory training, certifications, and competency requirements.

+ Provides training and professional development opportunities to support staff growth and improve clinical skills.

+ Ensures accurate documentation and record-keeping for patient care activities in accordance with regulatory standards.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or a related healthcare field required

+ 3-5 years of experience in respiratory therapy required

+ 1-2 years of prior leadership experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Extensive knowledge of respiratory therapy practices, equipment, and regulatory standards.

+ Strong leadership and management skills to effectively guide and develop clinical staff.

+ Ability to analyze data and implement quality improvement initiatives for optimal patient outcomes.

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration within the healthcare team.

+ Organizational skills to manage resources, budget, and operational responsibilities efficiently.

Licenses and Certifications

+ RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist required

+ BCLS - Basic Life Support required

+ ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.