Manager, Respiratory Therapy - Defiance Hospital

Mercy Health

Intro paragraph

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Manager, Respiratory Therapy - Defiance Hospital

Job Summary:

The Manager, Respiratory Therapy provides and demonstrates operational excellence in effective management of fiscal, material, information systems, and human resources for delegated areas. Demonstrates strong leadership skills in team building, delegation, communication, and conflict management. Contributes to meeting the ministry’s mission and goals, as well as meeting the requirements of JCAHO, CAP, NRBC, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulatory and/or accrediting agencies.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures 24-hour respiratory care coverage for patient care areas and needs. This includes assigning respiratory care staff and adjusting staff scheduling to operate efficiently to meet patient and hospital demand.
• Responsible for interviewing/selecting/hiring staff, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; adhering to policies and procedures.
• Creates and maintains a motivational and supportive working environment for staff through the dissemination of information, in-services, and competency programs that includes any required topics or other pertinent subjects for staff.     
• Meets respiratory therapy operational standards by developing department policies, procedures, and safety initiatives. Contributes information to strategic plans and reviews; implements production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolves problems; identifies system improvements.
• Demonstrates a strong customer driven approach in the management of areas of responsibility.
• Integrates the BSMH Mission into strategic and operational planning and decisions.
• Knowledgeable in performance improvement and continuous improvement concepts and utilizes these skills in problem identification and improvement in work processes and outcomes. Collects and compiles Performance Improvement data and uses that data to set performance improvement goals and projects.
• Knowledgeable about regulatory standards effecting Respiratory Care Services.
• Actively participates in facility councils and committees.
• Provides clinical instruction and/or in-service training to department staff, other healthcare team members, and students. May provide support to clinical learning through mentorship, clinical rounds and practice evaluation provides clinical leadership for the advancement of professional respiratory practice to staff in the intensive care, general care, and outpatient services.
• Supports and assists team with RRT duties as needed. Competent in and current with knowledge and skills of Respiratory Care. Adheres to the standards of ethical conduct for the practice of Respiratory Care as adopted by the state’s Respiratory Care Board. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and developmental needs through clinical interaction with patients.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree, Related to Respiratory Therapy/Health care/Healthcare Admin/Business Admin  (preferred)
• Master's Degree, Related to Health care/Healthcare Admin/Business Admin (preferred)
• Doctorate, Related to Health care/Healthcare Admin/Business Admin (preferred)

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• Current Respiratory Care License in the state they are working (required)
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Credentialed (required)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (required)
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross (required)
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association (required) 
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AAP/AWHONN (preferred)
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) (preferred)
• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) (preferred)
• ACCS (Adult Critical Care Specialist) - NBRC (preferred)

Experience:

• Demonstrated Clinical Competency in at least two of the following environments: Nursery/NICU, PICU, ICU/CCU, ED, and general care areas AND at least three years in a leadership role (required)

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills and able to effectively interact with patients, their families, physicians, and other staff members
• Good communication skills
• Able to effectively work with diverse people
• Good customer service skills
• Good organizational skills and time management skills
• Good oral and written communication
• Able to receive feedback
• Able to gather and interpret data
• Accountability
• Knowledge of non-invasive respiratory therapy equipment such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2 analyzers
• Therapeutic Procedures to include CPAP/BiPap, jet aerosol, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, pulse oximetry, high flow oxygen, continuous aerosols, ventilator management, diagnostic testing.
• Understanding of EKGs, electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias.
• Arterial blood gas punctures and testing
• Airway maneuvers
• Bedside pulmonary function
• Patient assessment
• Patient education
• Knowledge of chest suction equipment
• Knowledge of chest X-ray interpretation
• Ability to train staff
• Active Listening
• Leadership
• Listening Effectively
• Logical Problem Solving
• Mentoring
• Microsoft Office
• Office Equipment
• People Leadership
• Problem solving
• Scheduling
• Service Orientation
• Social Perceptiveness
• Training and Development
• Training employees
• Process Improvement
• Quality metrics and indicators
• Employee Relations
• Budgeting
• Coaching
• Developing procedure and policy
• Hiring and onboarding

Training:

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com