Manager- Respiratory Services FT Heart

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. seeks a Respiratory Therapy Manager to lead the Respiratory Department, directing day-to-day operations in accordance with federal, state, and local standards. The role emphasizes quality of patient care and departmental performance.

The manager collaborates with the Corporate Director of Respiratory, CNO, ACNO, Administrator, and Medical Director to maintain excellence, ensure ABG/PFT lab oversight, and drive service quality across the organization.

Qualifications

• Five years in critical care Respiratory Therapy required.
• Minimum one year in a lead or supervisory role.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of healthcare professionals.
• Clinical experience and technical competence in Cardiopulmonary services.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, and direct day-to-day functions of the Respiratory Department.
• Collaborate with Corporate Director of Respiratory, CNO, ACNO, Administrator, and Medical Director to ensure quality of care.
• Oversee ABG and PFT lab compliance.

Skills

Critical care Respiratory Therapy

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Policy compliance

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Texas RCP license, NBRC certification

BLS ACLS PALS NRP within 90 days

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY: The primary function of the Respiratory Therapy Manager is planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Respiratory Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards as well as guidelines and regulations that govern the Community. The Respiratory Manager will collaborate with the Corporate Director of Respiratory, CNO, ACNO, Administrator, and the Medical Director to ensure the highest degree of quality of care is always maintained for our patients. Oversee compliance of ABG and PFT lab.

Qualifications

• Five years in critical care Respiratory Therapy experience required, one year must be in a lead or supervisory role.
• Must have the ability to communicate with all levels of healthcare professionals.
• Must have demonstrated good leadership skills with a commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program, and Code of Conduct, and Service Excellence.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures. Clinical experience and theoretical/technical competence in all specialized areas serviced by the Cardiopulmonary Department

Education / Licensure

• Associate’s degree graduate for an accredited in Respiratory Care program. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• License Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) by the Texas Medical Board. Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
• Must have current Healthcare providers BLS obtain ACLS, PALS and NRP within 90 days of hire date and current thereafter. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of AHA for Healthcare Provider’s Program.

EEO Statement

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