Manager Respiratory

UCHealth; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 66,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage.

Access to 24/7 mental health and well‑

Discounted gym memberships and fitness

Free Care.com membership.

Voluntary benefits such as accident, …

Paid time off, Colorado FAMLI leave

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement and education

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a Respiratory Care Department Leader in Aurora, CO. The role oversees daily operations of the Respiratory Care Main department, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives in a full-time onsite setting.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy, NBRC RRT, state licensure, and 5 years of experience, plus BLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP are required from date of hire. The position offers comprehensive rewards and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the NBRC.
• State licensure; 5 years of respiratory therapy experience.
• BLS certification; ACLS, PALS, NRP required at date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing specific departmental goals aligned with the strategic plan.
• Manage staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, scheduling, payroll, and student engagements.
• Monitor budgets, regulatory compliance, contracts and vendor relations; justify needs for systems/equipment and stock supplies.
• Assess quality of patient care and coordinate with patients, staff, physicians and other departments; may provide patient care when necessary.
• Work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment and exercise decisive judgment.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Regulatory compliance

Critical thinking

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

State licensure

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth Anschutz Pavilion - Aurora, CO

Department: Respiratory Care Main

Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $47.57 - $76.11 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary:

• Manages the daily operations of the department to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with developing specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.

• Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management. Performs and oversees scheduling, recruitment, payroll, and student engagements.

• Monitors departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts and vendor relations. Determines and justifies needs for systems/equipment/supplies purchases, monitors usage, and oversees proper working order and/or stock supplies.

• Assesses the quality of patient care delivered and coordinates patient care services with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments. May provide patient care when necessary.

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

• State licensure

• 5 years of respiratory therapy experience.

• BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with card in-hand before start date. BLS card must be good through sixty days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

• ACLS, PALS, NRP also from date of hire.

Employees are our number one asset.

UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *

Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.

• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.

• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.

• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.

• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.

• Free Care.com membership.

• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.

• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.

• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.

• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.

• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.

• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.

• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.

• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.

• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.

• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

*Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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