Manager Respiratory Care - Respiratory Therapy

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Paid time off

Total Rewards program

Job summary

Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA is seeking a Manager Respiratory Care to lead and develop the Respiratory Care Department, oversee staff hiring and supervision, and contribute to budget and policy initiatives.

The role emphasizes implementing a continuing education program for staff and developing a patient education program to improve care across units including adult, pediatric and neonatal services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• PA licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Respiratory Therapy instructor required.
• Experience in adult critical care, pediatric and neonatal care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in department operations, management and development of the Respiratory Care Department including hiring and supervision of staff.
• Assist with development and monitoring of budget, policy and procedure.
• Develop and implement a continuing clinical education program for Respiratory Care including new employee orientation and ongoing staff education.
• Develop and manage a patient education program.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Manager Respiratory Care - Respiratory Therapy

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Penn State Health -Hershey Medical Center

Responsible for assisting in department operations, management and development of the Respiratory Care Department including hiring and supervision of staff, assistance with developing and monitoring of budget, policy and procedure. Also responsible for the development and implementation of a continuing clinical education program for Respiratory Care including both new employee orientation and ongoing education for staff. This position is also responsible for developing and managing a patient education program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Licensure in the state of PA as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Minimum three (3) years relevant experience required
• Respiratory Therapy instructor required
• Must have experience in all areas of Respiratory Care including: adult critical care, pediatric and neonatal care.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position’s responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.