Description
POSITION TITLE: Respiratory Therapy Manager
Reports to: CNO
Classification: Confidential, Exempt
Supervisory: Yes
JOB SUMMARY:
The Respiratory Therapy (RT) Services Manager is responsible and accountable for assuring the functions and activities of the Respiratory Therapy Department. The RT Manager shall participate in the development of any facility policies that affect the RT Department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
1. Develop and maintain a RT philosophy, objectives, standing orders, policy and procedure manuals and job descriptions for each level of RT staff.
2. Develop and maintain personnel policies of recruitment, orientation, in-service, educations, supervision, and evaluation of RT staff.
3. Develop and maintain a QI (Quality Improvement) program for RT Department.
4. Coordinate RT departmental functions and activities with the functions and activities of other departments.
5. Develop RT Department budget recommendations and participates with the facility Administrator and other department directors in the allocations of funds for the facility.
6. Strategic planning and business development for the department and facility.
7. Participate with the facility administrator and other department directors in development and maintenance of practices and procedures that promote infection control, fire safety, and hazard reduction.
8. Ensure that all medications, procedures, and treatments are given promptly as ordered.
9. Ensure that only Licensed Respiratory Therapists, in good standing with the Oregon State Health Division, are employed at LUH.
10. Ensure adequate RT staffing, including development of a written staffing plan.
11. Ensure that all RT staff performs their respective duties in a timely, efficient, and professional manner.
12. Hold monthly staff meetings and formal case review quarterly.
13. Attend all meetings pertinent to the RT Department.
14. Shall act as liaison between administration, physicians, other agencies, and departments and the RT staff.
15. The RT Manager shall designate, in writing, a specific therapist licensed to practice in Oregon, to be available immediately, in person or by phone, to direct the functions and activities of the RT department when RT Manager is not available in person or by telephone.
16. Ensure that all equipment is certified and maintained according to the Oregon State Health Division Standards.
17. Serve on in-house committees.
18. Represent hospital as speaker to local clubs and groups.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education and License:
The RT Manager shall be a graduate of an accredited respiratory care program.
The RT Manager must have an active credential through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Bachelors degree, preferred.
Certifications:
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Experience:
The RT Manager should have five years of hospital experience as a Respiratory Therapist, required.
Previous supervisory experience, preferred.
Additional Qualifications:
1. Skills in all aspects of respiratory care and equipment application required.
2. Able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in pediatric, neonatal and adult critical care.
3. Have demonstrated computer skills utilizing software systems such as e-mail, Microsoft Word and Excel, scheduling software, and electronic medical records to facilitate completions of work and communication issues.
4. Must be able to organize efficiently as well as work on your feet for extended periods of time. Must use safety precautions for self and oversee safety of staff.
5. Must practice universal precautions when dealing with blood or other body fluids.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Works indoors in an air-conditioned environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Frequent use of computer and phone, and other standard office machines. Must be able to stand, sit, stoop, twist, kneel, reach, push, pull using proper body mechanics and move/lift varying amounts of weight to a maximum of 50 lbs.
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