Manager, Respiratory Therapy

UNC Health Care; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care is seeking a Manager of the Respiratory Department to lead daily operations and ensure the highest quality care in compliance with federal, state, and local standards.

The role oversees budgeting, staffing, and collaboration with medical staff, with emphasis on education and safety in a full-time onsite setting at Pardee UNC Health Care. Strong leadership in respiratory therapy is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent.
• Must hold a current North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from NBRC.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Adult critical care and pediatric/neonatal experience.

Responsibilities

• Budget and reporting: manage bi-weekly/monthly procedure counts, budget preparation and equipment needs.
• Staffing: determine headcount, participate in recruitment, conduct evaluations, develop staff through coaching.
• Communication: coordinate with medical director and staff; participate in committees; ensure safe patient care transitions.
• Continuing Education: stay current with practice changes; plan and deliver in-service training.
• Other Duties: develop/update policies and job descriptions; participate in inspections and audits.

Skills

Leadership / Supervisory experience

Budgeting & Reporting

Communication with medical staff

Continuing Education

Policy and procedure development

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary

Summary:
The Manager of the Respiratory Department is responsible and accountable for planning, organizing, and managing the daily operations of the department in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines, and regulatory authorities that govern the facility. The Manager assures that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times and the organization`s goals are fulfilled.

Responsibilities

• Budget and Reports-Obtains bi-weekly and monthly procedure counts to report information to the appropriate team member. Reviews and corrects rejected charges and incomplete bills in a timely manner. Reviews and completes Kronos edits at the end of each pay period. When procedures decline, shows initiative to address tasks that are necessary to support the efficient operation of the departments. Prepare and recommend department equipment and annually capital budget needs. Prepare and recommend annual operating budget needs for the departments.
• Staffing-Determine and recommend the number and level of associates to be employed within the department. Assists in the recruitment and selection of new associates, conducting interviews, checking references, offering positions, and arranging orientations. Coordinate and complete 90 day, annual, and as needed performance evaluations for associates in departments. Provide leadership for associate retention, coaching, praising, and reviewing concerns of department personnel, focusing on fairness for all. Follow policy for disciplinary action, including termination of employment when warranted. Employee concerns are addressed in a timely, consistent, and fair manner in keeping with applicable policies and procedures. Leads by example in a professional and respectful manner as documented by periodic work climate surveys with action plans developed and carried out for identified areas for improvement. Remains positive and flexible when arrangement of daily staffing and processes are needed.
• Communication-Participates in Clinical Pathway, Critical Care Committee, and other committees as appropriate and requested. Communicates with medical director, director, and staff to gather information to coordinate quarterly Cardiopulmonary Committee meetings. Develop and maintain coordination of services with other department to ensure continuity of patient care. Follow up on on-line safety reports and assist the Quality Department in developing and maintaining safety standards for the department. Readily accepts direction from Physician and Department Director responding in a positive manner to ensure immediate and/or timely accomplishment of directive or assignment.
• Continuing Education-Keeps up-to-date on changes in practice and the outside influences on the profession. Demonstrates commitment to the profession by routinely participating in continuing educational activities that improve individual performance. Develop and participate in planning, scheduling, and conducting timely in-service training classes.
• Other Duties-Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the functions of the departments. Develop, maintain, and periodically update job descriptions for each position within department. Initiates or manages projects that are short-term or ongoing which contribute to the dispensing, clinical, technical, or administrative activities on a daily basis or results in the expansion of services as evidenced by documentation. Prepare department for and participate in survey inspections and audits made by authorized agencies, taking action to ensure success.

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Qualifications

Required

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent.
• Must hold a current North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist/RRT certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Adult critical care and pediatric/neonatal experience.

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree
• PALS certification.
• Supervisory experience in a hospital environment.

01.7360.3307

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Respiratory Therapy

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.