Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Assistant Manager

Medical University of South Carolina; Lancaster (SC); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 83 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Respiratory Therapy Assistant Manager to lead the Respiratory Therapy team. You will supervise staff, coordinate operations, participate in emergency response, and support policy development while maintaining high-quality patient care.

This role requires at least three years in respiratory care with leadership experience, a Bachelor’s or AAS in Respiratory Care, and NBRC RRT certification with SC license.

Qualifications

• Three years of work experience in acute care respiratory care.
• Leadership experience as a shift, team, educator or departmental leader.
• Strong time management, project management, technical, critical thinking, and clinical skills; regulatory knowledge preferred.

Responsabilités

• Supervise staff and manage operations with limited supervision.
• Coordinate emergency response, on-call duties, and staffing.
• Assist with orientation, scheduling, performance feedback, and disciplinary process.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality respiratory care and oversee care.
• Provide leadership presence and cover holidays and weekends as scheduled.

Connaissances

Leadership

Staff supervision

Problem solving

Communication

Mentoring

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in related field

AAS in Respiratory Care

Certification in a specialty area

Description du poste

Job Description Summary

We are looking for a Respiratory Therapist Assistant Manager. Someone who will be a great asset to the Respiratory Team, a great mentor, supportive during stressful times, compassionate, detail-oriented, patient, and has great at problem-solving skills. Does this sound like you?

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001543 LAN - Respiratory Therapy (LMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly, Salary

Pay Grade

Health-30

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

With limited supervision, the Respiratory Therapy Assistant Manager works in collaboration and reports directly to the Respiratory Director. The Respiratory Therapy Assistant Manager is responsible for continuous staff supervision, operations management, emergency response, and coordination. This role covers emergency response, on-call, and/or critical staffing as necessary. This position provides recommendations regarding policies and procedures, guidelines, educational materials, evidence-based practice, processes, and quality improvement initiatives as required. The Respiratory Therapy Assistant Manager assists the Respiratory Director with the orientation, scheduling, development, performance feedback, and disciplinary process for care team members. Acts as a patient, family, and interdisciplinary resource to address concerns, support problem resolution, and oversee care. This position ensures the delivery of high-quality Respiratory Care Services throughout the medical center. Weekends and holidays as scheduled are required. The Respiratory Therapy Assistant Manager assists with providing leadership presence and staff support by providing coverage for at minimum 1 holiday per year and 2-weekend shifts per six (6) weeks of unit staffing schedule.

Experience

Three years of work experience in the practice of respiratory care specific to acute care delivery in specified patient populations, with at least one year of tertiary-level respiratory care work experience. Leadership experience as a shift, team, educator or departmental leader is required. Work and/or educational experience centered on promoting group/team working relations is required. Extensive knowledge of the department’s patient population, healthcare trends, community and regional resources, and service availability to these populations. Demonstrated ability to role model and establish effective collegial working relationships and communications with diverse groups and individuals, medical staff, and other healthcare disciplines. Strong time management, project management, technical, critical thinking, and clinical skills are required. Knowledge of regulatory requirements is preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a field related preferred. AAS in Respiratory Care from an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy. Certification in a specialty area is strongly preferred.

Licenses/Certificates

Must be a Respiratory Therapist credentialed by the NBRC as an RRT and possess a current South Carolina License. Must have and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) , and Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) with American Heart Association and Neonatal Resuscitation Program certifications.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees