Respiratory Therapy Manager

Job Purpose

The Respiratory Therapy Manager leads the overall daily operation of the respiratory team with accountability for compliance with regulatory and professional standards for patient care units and staff. This position provides compassionate & competent respiratory care so that we have the opportunity to feel the joy of impacting the lives of our patients their families and our coworkers.

Work Schedule

The primary work schedule for this position will be Monday Friday 8:00a 4:30p; however this role will likely also have some oversight over the night shift staff and therefore must be available should a need arise.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Duty

Percent of Time

An active member within the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordination for the respiratory plan of care oversee and implement department related updates participation in Team Meetings and Patient Care Conferences.

20

While direct care tasks may not always be performed by the Respiratory manager they remain responsible for ensuring tasks are being completed by their direct reports.

20

Participate in department planning and improvement efforts.

20

Collaborates with staff to ensure their workplace needs are met; one on one rounds annual evaluations maintains an open line of communication actively seeks input from staff.

20

Analyze data regularly and recommend process improvements.

10

Participates in an oncall rotation.

5

Other duties as assigned.

5

Supervisory Responsibility

Direct Reports: Respiratory Therapy Department employees (CRT RRT Provisional RTs Equipment Technician).

Scope: participate in applicant interviews complete counseling and disciplinary action as necessary including terminations complete annual performance evaluations approve employee time sheets oversee staff schedules analyze employee and patient trends to guide performance improvement.

Qualifications

Education:

Associate of Science or Associate of Applied Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy required. Bachelors degree preferred.

Experience:

A minimum of 8 years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist preferably in pediatrics.

A minimum of 3 years of meaningful leadership experience in Respiratory Therapy or a related field.

License/Certification/Credential:

• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner licensed by the Oklahoma Medical Board.

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care.

• Current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Pediatric Life Support (PALS) certification (or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire).

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Bethany Childrens Health Center (formerly The Childrens Center Rehabilitation Hospital) located in Bethany Oklahoma is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24hour complex care. The ACHC accredited hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 021 and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patients physical and cognitive potential and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home.

In order to maximize the potential of every child we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical emotional spiritual financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation benefits stateoftheart equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include inservice training leadership development tuition reimbursement and scholarships.

**Due to the nature of our pediatric services this organizations positions are classified as safetysensitive roles. Under the Oklahoma Medical Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA) a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This statute allows Bethany Childrens Health Center to refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safetysensitive position who tests positive for even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical license.