Respiratory Manager - Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital

Job Description Summary

Relocation assistance : $3,200

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

Sign On Bonus : $10,000

Free dental insurance | Low-cost medical | Robust pension plan (fully vested after 8 years, that's a check for the rest of your life!)

Respiratory Professional at South Carolina’s #1 hospital!

The Respiratory Manager directs and manages the operation, patient and physician satisfaction, staff engagement, profitability, and clinical outcomes of assigned inpatient and outpatient departments. Responsible for facilitating the planning, organization, implementation, and control of the resources for optimal performance of the departments in coordination with the Director of Respiratory Therapy. Accountable for delivery of high-quality care and the administrative management of the department on a 24-hour basis.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC005229 CHS - Respiratory Administrative

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-31

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Respiratory Manager demonstrates a high level of knowledge in cardiopulmonary physiology. Demonstrates a high level of understanding of the theory of operation of all respiratory care equipment. Maintains knowledge in current evidence based respiratory care practices. Maintains competency in the clinical application of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures outlined in the departmental scope of services. Effectively communicates verbally and over the telephone with co-workers, physicians, nurses, patient, patient family members and the public. Demonstrates understanding and clinical application of infection control techniques and equipment cleaning and disinfection. Must have competency in the clinical care of all age groups including neonates and pediatrics. Demonstrates knowledge of and understanding of OSHA, DHEC, FDA and TJC standards and regulations. Demonstrates a high level of knowledge in basic management skills.

Additional Job Description

Education : Graduate of an AMA approved respiratory care program with sufficient college credits to be registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. If candidate does not have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, it must be completed within three (3) years of hire / transfer date.

Experience : 5 years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and 2 years of management / supervisory experience.

Licensure / Certification : Registered (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). License by the Board of Medical Examiners of S.C. Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers and ACLS.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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