Manager Respiratory Therapy RT

Banner Health; Torrington (WY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health's Torrington Community Hospital is seeking a Manager for Respiratory Therapy. You will lead respiratory care services, supervise two therapists, and ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards while integrating care across Med/Surg, ED, OB, and outpatient procedures.

This full-time role requires strong leadership and operational oversight. The position involves 3 twelve-hour shifts, on-call rotations, and collaboration with nursing leadership to optimize patient outcomes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
• Current state license and BLS certification.
• Three years of technical experience and two years of managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Promotes multidisciplinary patient care through collaboration with the nursing and medical staff.
• Hires, trains, evaluates, and directs the respiratory therapy staff.
• Provides leadership to achieve clinical, operational, and financial goals.
• Develops and implements department goals and budgets.
• Ensures compliance with Joint Commission and hospital policies.
• Maintains professional knowledge and participates in quality improvement.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

NBRC RRT certification

Job description

Manager Respiratory Therapy RT### Manager Respiratory Therapy RTApply: Torrington Community Hosp (2000 Campbell Dr): Full time: Posted Today: R4459627**Primary City/State:**Torrington, Wyoming**Department Name:**Respiratory Thrpy-Hosp**Work Shift:**Varied**Job Category:**Clinical CareWe’re proud that Banner Health has earned Great Place To Work CertificationTM for the third consecutive year. We’re committed to a workplace culture where team members trust the people they work for, take genuine pride in their work, and enjoy collaborating with colleagues. Discover career opportunities and join our dedicated team of professionals.Find your path in health care. Banner Health is committed to not only providing the finest care possible, but to advancing the way care is provided. To achieve our vision, we seek out professionals who embrace change and who possess the passion and skills to make it happen. Apply today!Our **Torrington Community Hospital** is looking for a **Manager for Respiratory Therapy**. In this role you will perform Respiratory Therapist duties, manage and lead two other Respiratory Therapist, follow joint commission regulations, ensure processes in place for patient quality and safety, and grow the business where appropriate. You will be working on all of our nursing units such as Med/Surg, ED, and OB along with floating where the need is while also working outpatient procedures with cardiac rehab.**This is a Full-Time position with 3 12's working 6:00am-6:30pm with on-call and weekend rotation.**Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.Community Hospital in Torrington, Wyo. is a 25-bed critical access hospital. We take pride in providing thoughtful medical care to residents in southeast Wyoming and bordering Nebraska communities, and we live our commitment to these communities in many ways. In fact, with the recent completion of an extensive expansion and remodel initiative, we are at an exciting and pivotal point in our development. We offer an innovative environment that includes digital mammography, a state-of-the-art emergency department, electronic medical records and a computerized OB system designed to reduce the chances of complications during labor and delivery. In addition, our location in close proximity to the Black Hills, Rocky Mountains and Denver offers a wide variety of lifestyle advantages, including small town charm and limitless recreational activities.POSITION SUMMARY This position plans and provides operational, financial, managerial and/or clinical support to patients, staff and director within the department. This position supervises employees and participates in selection, orientation, counseling, evaluation and staff scheduling. Maintains a depth and breadth of clinical competency to assess the delivery of Respiratory Care and/or Sleep Medicine and participates in quality improvement processes. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Promotes, advocates for and participates in multidisciplinary patient care services using collegial and collaborate approach to group decision making as part of a self-direct work team. 2. Hires, trains, conducts performance evaluations, and directs the workflow for the staff. This position is also accountable for participating in the development and implementation of department goals and objectives. Ensures all goals and objectives are met timely and effectively. 3. Serves as a resource and provides leadership assistance to achieve optimal clinical, operational, financial, and satisfaction outcomes. Acts as a consultant within the organization and perhaps in the community. 4. Supports change and participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of the goals/objectives and process improvement activities within the department. Works with staff to make necessary changes. May analyze data and healthcare trends to gain efficiencies and improve patient outcomes. 5. Participates in the development of the department budget in conjunction with established goals and objectives. Plays a key role in ensuring budgetary goals are met on an annual basis. 6. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. 7. Provides operational, financial and managerial leadership. Internal customers: all levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. External customers: physicians, community agencies, vendors, registry agents and regulatory agencies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). RRT required for all new hires to the position after October 1, 2015. Incumbents in the position as of October 1, 2015 must possess their RRT by October 1, 2017. A current license in state practiced as required by state law. In Home Care setting, must posses valid drivers license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy. BLS certification required. Must have a working knowledge of hospital operations, medical/nursing staff procedures, hospital and community resources as typically achieved through three years of technical experience and two years of managerial experience. Requires excellent leadership skills and an ability to interact well across departments, facilities and organizations. Excellent organizational, human relations, and communication skills are required to maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with internal and external customers. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Additional related education and/or experience preferred.**EEO Statement:**EEO/Disabled/VeteransOur organization supports a drug-free work environment.