Manager, Respiratory Therapy - FT Days

Torrance Memorial Medical Center; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrance Memorial Medical Center in Torrance, CA, seeks a Respiratory Therapist Level III under the Director of Pulmonary/EEG/Sleep Services to support day-to-day operations and administrative tasks across Pulmonary Services.

The role emphasizes staffing, scheduling, training, performance appraisals, CQI participation, policy communication, and patient safety leadership, with Neonatal and Critical Care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• CA RCP license required.
• 2 years of Neonatal and Critical Care experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Supervisory/Lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative support for Pulmonary Services operations.
• Coordinate staffing and schedule personnel to meet budgets.
• Train and develop department staff and conduct performance appraisals.
• Participate in CQI processes and policy development.
• Represent department on committees and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Staff scheduling

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Staff training

Quality improvement

Interdepartmental coordination

Communication

Hiring

Patient safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Under Direction of Director of Pulmonary/EEG/Sleep Services, provides clinical and administrative support for the day to day operations and activities throughout the Medical Center for the Pulmonary Services Department.

Core Competencies

• Performs all the clinically related duties expected and described in the job description for a Respiratory Therapist Level III.
• Performs all staffing and scheduling functions, including the authorization of compensation for overtime worked by shift personnel, in order to maintain budgeted productivity levels.
• Coordinates work assignments for all Pulmonary Services personnel assigned to shift in the absence of a Lead RCP.
• Reviews the work of shift personnel, checks for compliance with physicians’ orders and for quality of work performed.
• Provides for the training and development of clinical. Identifies growth and development opportunities for staff, making arrangements to make the appropriate training available.
• Conducts performance appraisals for department personnel.
• Communicates policies, guidelines, procedures, and protocols to personnel within the Pulmonary Services Department.
• Ensures age related competency of staff by educating and training them to be able to provide Respiratory/Pulmonary Services throughout the Medical Center to the Neonatal Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric population.
• Participates in the interview process for both internal and external positions. Makes recommendations for hiring. May assist with coaching, counseling or termination of employees
• Participates in department CQI process, gathering and reporting on various clinical indicators as necessary.
• Identifies and resolves problems relating to staffing, personnel, and practices performed by the department.
• Supports evidence based changes in practice and good process design as it occurs within the department.
• Assists in coordinating of inservice classes for department.
• Represents the department in the absence of the Department Director when required.
• Participates in various departmental and Medical Center committees as appropriate.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations regarding the assessment and purchase of new equipment.
• Demonstrates leadership in patient safety activities.
• Identifies growth and development opportunities for staff, making arrangements to make the appropriate training available.
• Attends meetings or serves as department representative on Medical Center committees as appointed by Director.
• Assists with the timely completion of evaluations, annual competencies and department orientation.
• Assists in maintaining all Human Resource records/requirements for the department, including but not limited to updating of job descriptions, evaluations, annual competencies.
• Assists in the review and development of policies and procedures.
• Creates and maintains monthly staff schedules and identifies specialty assignments.
• Alternates as the manager representative on the SDM Council.
• Develops patient care plan and problem solves in conjunction with nursing, ancillary departments and physicians.

Education

Degree Bachelors

Program Healthcare

Additional Information

Bachelors degree in Respiratory Care or a related Healthcare field.

Experience

Number of Years Experience 2

Type of Experience Neonatal and Critical Care experience as a Respiratory Therapist

Number of Years Experience 2

Type of Experience Supervisory/Lead experience

Additional Information

N/A

License / Certification Requirements

CA Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the national Board of Respiratory

BCLS or ACLS Certification

PALS Certification.

NRP certification within 3 months of hire

Compensation:

$94,286.40 - 154,128.00