Manager, Respiratory Therapy (Tidelands Health - Georgetown & Murrells Inlet, SC)

Responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Completion of a respiratory education program supported by CoARC or JRCRTE or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs required, required.
• Associates degree, required.
• Bachelors/Masters degree, preferred.

Experience: 

• Minimum 2-3 years progressive supervisory experience in a healthcare setting, required.
• Prior experience with specific hospital based inpatient & outpatient service care and delivery, required.
• Prior experience with CMS/Joint Commission regulatory standards with acute knowledge of standards and guidelines, preferred.

License/Certification:

• Currently licensed and in good standing as a RCP with the SC State Board of Medical Examiners (NCBME), required.
• Currently registered and in good standing as a RRT with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), required.
• ACLS, required.
• American Heart Association Healthcare provider course with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required to be initially completed with the TH Organizational Development Office within 30 calendar days of hire date (exceptions to obtain certification from a provider other than the TH Organizational Development Office are approved by TH Organizational Development on a case by case basis). BLS Recertification is required every two (2) years.
• PALS/NRP, preferred.

Special Skills:

• Must be able to communicate well with all levels of staff and customers, external and internal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs.
• Strong organization and multitasking skills required.
• Pleasant, understanding and patient attitude and the ability to remain composed under stressful circumstances
• Demonstrated ability to complete work in a timely and efficient manner and ensures work is accurate.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and empower staff to effectively perform their responsibilities
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to deliver on personal and organizational commitments.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively respond to changing circumstances and priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and implement multiple responsibilities, projects and priorities.
• Knowledge and experience with high quality customer service initiatives.
• Proven Excellence in organizational skills required.
• Ability to analyze data and build reports with valid metrics
• Ability to primarily work in an enclosed office area required.
• Manual dexterity required for handling reports, charts, instruments, and equipment.
• Verbal and written communication and the ability to effectively is essential to the position in order to communicate with staff, patients and their families.
• Near visual acuity required to work with charts and records and observe patients and staff.

Physical Requirements: Medium Physical Agility Test rating (PAT)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) required to stand, sit, and walk; occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) to use hands, fingers; and frequently to talk or hear. The employee must exert 20 to 35 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 15 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and will be tested by post offer PAT.

Working conditions include possible exposure to radiation hazards, electrical hazards, infectious and contagious diseases, and blood and body fluids pathogens. Physical requirements include sitting, standing, lifting and walking.

Position Summary: The Manager of Respiratory Therapy must have knowledge in basic management principles and interpersonal communications. Directs and coordinates activities of the Respiratory Therapy department. Ensures that the Mission and Vision Statement and expectations of TH are met. Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures and common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Must possess skills in identifying problems and recommending solutions, preparing and maintaining records and written reports, and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, hospital, medical staff and the public. Must have the ability to analyze solutions and apply critical thinking. Must demonstrate strong leadership skills and assist with team development in areas of continuous quality improvement and team performance.