Respiratory Therapy Manager

Job Summary :

Assures that department customer(s) needs are met through the efficient and effective supervision of staff and application of respiratory therapy and / or sleep disorders center services.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities :

1. Will follow Departmental, Hospital, and Human Resources Policy and Procedures.

2.Will coordinate Respiratory Therapy or Sleep Disorder services to include but not limited to work scheduling of shifts, record keeping, work assignments, investigation of Event Notifications.

3.Will provide advice / counsel to ordering physicians assuring appropriateness of delivered care.

4.Will review and recommend change in department policy and procedures as appropriate to their area.

5.Will schedule and oversee Departmental orientation for their shift and / or area.

6.Will assure that equipment is routinely inspected and performance meets the standards of the manufacturer. Safety concerns to be reported to immediately.

7.Will be responsible for the evaluation and completion of their shift's staff personnel performance reviews within 90 days of their due date.

8.Will use common sense and special medical skills to care for the sick or handicapped with regard to patient's age and diagnosis.

9.Will act as Clinical Coordinator for respiratory therapy students.

10.Will fulfill all "Essential Responsibilities" of Job Description 509 - Registered Therapist or 515 Registered Polysomnographic Technologist.

11.Will promote an environment to ensure patient safety.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience Required :

1. An Associate or Bachelor degree Graduate of a respiratory therapy education program approved by the Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education (JRCRTE).

2. Five (5) years of hospital based respiratory therapy.

3. Minimum of 3 years of management experience

4. Previous health care supervisory experience is preferred.

Mandatory Licensure / Certifications :

1. Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Health Professions Bureau of the State of Indiana.

2. Be a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care for respiratory care or a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists for sleep disorders.

Work Shift :

1st Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40