Manager Respiratory Therapy RT

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

Job summary

Banner Health's Torrington Community Hospital in Wyoming is seeking a Manager for Respiratory Therapy to lead the department, oversee two therapists, ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards, and support patient care across Med/Surg, ED, and OB.

This full-time role operates 6:00 am–6:30 pm on 3 twelve-hour shifts, with on-call and weekend rotation; candidates should have NBRC RRT, state licensure, BLS, and prior managerial experience; strong leadership and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• NBRC RRT license and current state licensure required.
• BLS certification required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3 years technical Respiratory Therapy experience and 2 years managerial experience.
• Excellent leadership and interdepartmental communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Respiratory Therapy staff and supervise two therapists.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission regulations and safety standards.
• Develop and implement department goals and budgets.
• Provide operational, financial and clinical leadership.
• Collaborate with nursing, medical staff and external partners.
• Participate in quality improvement and process optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Interdepartmental collaboration

Communication

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

NBRC RRT certification

State license required

BLS certification

Job description

Primary City/State: Torrington, Wyoming

Department Name: Respiratory Thrpy-Hosp

Work Shift: Varied

Job Category: Clinical Care

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Our Torrington Community Hospital is a 25‑bed critical access hospital located in Torrington, Wyoming. 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. With a recent 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. 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.

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 Therapists, follow Joint Commission regulations, ensure processes are in place for patient quality and safety, and grow the business where appropriate. You will work on all of our nursing units such as Med/Surg, ED, and OB, along with floating where needed, and also work outpatient procedures with cardiac rehab.

This is a Full‑Time position with 3 12's working 6:00 am‑6:30 pm 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.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position plans and provides operational, financial, managerial and/or clinical support to patients, staff and the director within the department. It supervises employees and participates in selection, orientation, counseling, evaluation and staff scheduling. It 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 a collegial and collaborative 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 as of October 1, 2015 must possess their RRT by October 1, 2017. A current license in the state practiced as required by state law. In an In‑Home Care setting, must possess a valid driver’s 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.

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