Manager Respiratory Therapy

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

1. Assists with directing and coordinating all activities within Respiratory Therapy.
2. Focuses on Respiratory Therapy and Valley View system to obtain Safety, Quality, and Financial goals for the entire organization. 
3. Supports the Operations of Respiratory Therapy and other departments as requested.
4. Provides leadership by working cooperatively with other clinical personnel while maintaining standards of professional practice.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Oversees the daily clinical workflow and staffing for Respiratory Therapy. 
2. Assesses and manages the efficiency of workflow and adjusts staffing, assignments, personal daily schedule, as necessary to assure workflow processes proceed smoothly and efficiently.
3. Manages daily Respiratory therapist and support staff scheduling to ensure adequate coverage for patient care.  
4. Serves as liaison regarding coordination of patient care and resolution of issues.
5. Collaborates with the Inpatient Services Director to create, implement and evaluate Quality Improvement Projects in Respiratory that correspond to organizational initiatives:  Safety and High-Reliability Organization, Core Measures. 
6. Assists with selection and recruitment processes for clinical staff. 
7. Actively involved with staff retention in coordination with the Director.  
8. Performs employee evaluations. 
9. Performs supervisory and correctional feedback with staff. 
10. Serves as a professional and clinical resource to Respiratory Therapist and support staff. 
11. Demonstrates professional leadership behavior, promotes a positive image of the departments and organization. 
12. Acting Director as delegated.  
13. Performs duties of Respiratory Therapist as needed. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS (AHA) certification.

 Skills:

• Demonstrated ability in leadership skills:  coaching, counseling, vision or mission development, delegation, decision making, collaboration, direction, coordination, change management.
• Demonstrated ability in management skills: budget, financial and statistical analysis, business formation, performance review, capital equipment acquisition and management.
• Demonstrated ability in interpersonal (verbal and written communication) skills: diplomacy, mediation, goal setting, group process, confrontation, negotiation, listening, liaison, conflict resolution.

Experience:

• 3 years Respiratory Therapist experience, substantial work exposure to hospital workings.
• Leadership experience is preferred.

SALARY RANGE

• ‎$97,240.00 to $145,870.40/annually.
• Entry salary dependent upon education, skill set, and experience.

BENEFITS

Valley View offers a comprehensive benefit package that supports our employees' physical, emotional and financial health. 

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Annual Bonus based upon organizational and individual performance.
• Flexible Spending