Manager Respiratory Therapy RT

Banner Health Corporate; 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 to lead and grow the respiratory care program. You will supervise two therapists, ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards, and drive quality and safety across units including Med/Surg, ED and outpatient procedures.

The role combines operational leadership with clinical oversight, budget responsibility and cross‑department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
• RRT required for new hires after Oct 1, 2015; must have by Oct 1, 2017 if already in role.
• Current state license; valid driver's license for Home Care setting.
• BLS certification; strong leadership and cross‑department collaboration.
• Extensive knowledge of hospital operations and staff procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides operational, financial, managerial and clinical support.
• Supervises employees; participates in hiring, orientation and scheduling.
• Leads respiratory care and sleep medicine services; supports quality improvement.
• Develops budgets and monitors financial performance; drives department goals.
• Represents department across nursing, medical staff and external partners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

Program development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

NBRC RRT certification

State licensure

Job description

Primary City/State: Torrington, Wyoming Department Name: Respiratory Thrpy-Hosp Work Shift: Varied Job Category: Clinical Care

We’re proud that Banner Health has earned Great Place To Work® Certification™ 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.

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Provides operational, financial and managerial leadership.

Internal customers

• all levels of nursing management and staff
• medical staff
• all other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team

External customers

• physicians
• community agencies
• vendors
• registry agents
• 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/Veterans

Banner Health supports a drug‑free work environment.

Banner Health offers a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit‑eligible positions. Please visit the Benefits Guide for more information.

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