Clinical Respiratory Manager - Ben Taub Hospital

Harris Health System, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Respiratory Clinical Manager (RCM) is accountable for the daily shift operations of the respiratory department and for assisting the Director of Respiratory Care with human resources, quality, and financial management. The RCM oversees clinical operations and care delivery on an assigned shift, mentoring staff and ensuring adherence to standards and guidelines.

The RCM provides leadership to promote safe, efficient respiratory care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited program.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required; NRP preferred.
• Texas Medical Board credential and RRT registered.
• Minimum 5 years’ related clinical experience; 3 years in management/leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shift operations of the respiratory department.
• Coach and mentor respiratory care staff to ensure high-quality, evidence-based practice.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and department policies.
• Collaborate with DRC and other disciplines to optimize patient care outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Respiratory Care (CoARC accredited)

Tools

ACLS

BLS

NRP

RRT

Texas licensure

Job description

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Respiratory Clinical Manager (RCM) is accountable for the daily (shift) operational management of the respiratory department, and for assisting the Director of Respiratory Care (DRC) with human resource, quality, and financial management of the department. The RCM oversees clinical operations and care delivery on an assigned shift. The RCM serves as a clinical leader in the respiratory care department. This manager assists the DRC with the implementation of plans and policies, and adherence to standards in the department. The RCM assists with evaluation and reports relevant to achievement of goals. The RCM is accountable for coaching respiratory care personnel in implementing specific HCHD guided practices and facilitates achievement of targeted outcomes. The RCM provides oversight to ensure area care delivery, quality management, and staff utilization patterns are congruent with HCHD organizational goals. In addition, this manager facilitates actualization of shared governance and practice level advancement of area personnel. The RCM has the authority to make operational and human resource decisions relevant to his or her assigned shift as long as decisions are consistent with district and departmental policies, standards, and guidelines.

The RCM is responsible for facilitating an environment that supports professional practice and empowers RCP to provide safe, effective, compassionate, and efficient respiratory care in collaboration with all health care disciplines. The RCM ensures compliance with standards established by professional respiratory care organizations; national, state, and local regulatory agencies; and institutional policies and procedures. The RCM is accountable for respiratory care practice that upholds high standards of integrity and ethical behavior. The RCM mentors others, role models professionalism, and participation in activities such as respiratory organizations, and research.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree
• Bachelor's Degree - Graduate of a Respiratory Care program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or other accrediting body approved by the advisory board.
• Licensure/Certification:
• Adv. Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Basic Life Support - (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program from American Association of Pediatrics (AAP), Preferred
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Respiratory Care Practitioner from the Texas Medical Board
• Registered Respiratory Therapist -Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Work Experience: Five (5) years of work experience in related clinical area of practice.
• Management Experience: Three (3) Years of Management Experience in a related management/leadership experience

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact), Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking), Writing /Composing: Correspondence, Reports
• Other Skills: Analytical, Design, Medical Terms, PC, Research, Statistical, Word Proc
• Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Travel, On Call