Respiratory Therapy Manager at GENTIVA CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE CORP DBA KINDRED

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Respiratory Therapy, Management, Patient Care, Regulatory Compliance, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Equipment Management, Diagnostic Testing, Staff Education, Performance Improvement, Cardiopulmonary Procedures, Communication, Problem Resolution, Budget Management, Emergency Response, Policy Development

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary Under limited supervision, directs the hospital’s Respiratory Therapy Services. Plans, Directs and Monitors clinical and technical operations, functions, and resources of the Respiratory Therapy Department. Administers respiratory therapy and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of cardiopulmonary system. Performs diagnostic testing of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and lung disorders. Assures departmental compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in hospital CQI activities. Essential Functions Responsible for planning, defining, and developing Respiratory Care’s scope of Practice, including planning, development, and implementation of new services Develops, reviews, and revises hospital specific respiratory therapy policies and procedures Reviews and revises addendums to Kindred CORE policies and procedures as appropriate Effectively manages the departmental workforce which includes interviewing, hiring, orientation, performance evaluation, competency verification, staff education, scheduling, problem resolution, and disciplinary action Responsible for effective departmental equipment and supply management including evaluation and justification of capital equipment, assuring equipment preventive maintenance and repair compliance, compliance to division supply guidelines and assuring facility respiratory equipment and supply needs are met Monitors time and attendance, assuring salaries are appropriate and department operates within budgetary guidelines Develops/implements efficient services or measures commensurate with the hospital’s Mission/Vision Assures correct administration of respiratory medications and treatments based on the age of the patient and clinical conditions Ensures staff is competent to perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical care errors including reading and implementing physician orders, drawing, and analyzing arterial blood gases, reviewing patient information and determining requirements for appropriate treatment, and operating devices and equipment safely to ensure specified parameters Schedules cardiopulmonary procedures for inside/outside sources Maintains records/reports Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure proper functioning and readiness for patient use Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care Able to perform, train and evaluate performance on all essential functions of the Respiratory Therapist and Respiratory Therapy Supervisor Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations: Must read, write and speak fluent English Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, word-processing and spreadsheet software Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards and compliance requirements Demonstrates knowledge of respiratory therapy and cardiology studies, treats patient appropriately based upon professional standards Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, appropriate prioritization and time management skills Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations Must have good and regular attendance Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%25 Performs other related duties as assigned Education Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or Administration preferred Licenses/Certification Current Respiratory Therapy license from the appropriate state licensing body Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential in compliance with the National Board for Respiratory Care Credential Maintenance Program (CMP). Current BLS and ACLS certifications Experience Minimum three years of previous experience in all aspects of respiratory care services Previous management experience preferred Experience managing a Point of Care ABG Lab preferred

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Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapy Manager directs the hospital’s Respiratory Therapy Services, overseeing clinical and technical operations. They are responsible for planning, developing, and implementing respiratory care practices and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.