Manager Respiratory Therapy

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the operations of the Department(s) under medical direction.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the daily operations of the Department(s). Develops, evaluates, and implements department policies and procedures. (35%)
• Selects, monitors, and develops staff to ensure a professional, motivated, well-informed and knowledgeable staff by completing performance evaluations, providing ongoing feedback, and identifying learning needs. (30%)
• Manages ongoing departmental quality assurance and performance improvement activities. Coordinates and prepares all the designated departments for inspection by the various accrediting agencies. (20%)
• Develops and oversees all operating budgets within the designated departments. Ensures the department(s) are adequately equipped and supplied to deliver services outlined in the departments Scopes of Service and or Mission Statement. (10%)
• Performs clinical duties according to hospital and department policies. (5%)
• Oversees QA, linearity, Calibration verification C Cap regulation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Bachelors degree or 5 years of relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• PA license
• Registered with the National Board of Respiratory Care (RRT)
• 5 years clinical experience in respiratory care required; previous supervisory experience.
• CPR American Heart Association.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Preferred

• Previous Experience
• Masters Degree

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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