Respiratory Therapy Dept Lead — Quality, Staffing & Budget

Texas Specialty Hospital; Amarillo (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Specialty Hospital in Amarillo, TX, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Manager to organize, lead, and coordinate the Cardio-Pulmonary Department. You will ensure adherence to JCAHO, OSHA, and state requirements, manage budgets, staffing, payroll, and participate in administration committees.

You will oversee quality assurance, infection control, the blood gas lab, in-service for staff, and ensure effective operations and staff development in a fast-paced LTACH environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• NBRC CRT or RRT credential.
• Current license by the State Board of Respiratory Care.
• Minimum of three years management experience in respiratory care.
• Strong reading, writing, and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, leads, and coordinates the Cardio-Pulmonary Department.
• Ensures compliance with JCAHO, OSHA, and state/local requirements.
• Oversees budgeting and staffing, payroll, and committee participation.
• Oversees quality assurance, infection control, and staff in-service activities.
• Manages the blood gas lab operations and department safety.

Skills

Management

Communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

NBRC CRT or RRT credential

State license in Respiratory Care

Job description

The Texas Specialty Hospital in Amarillo, TX, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Manager to organize, lead, and coordinate the Cardio-Pulmonary Department. You will ensure adherence to JCAHO, OSHA, and state requirements, manage budgets, staffing, payroll, and participate in administration committees.

You will oversee quality assurance, infection control, the blood gas lab, in-service for staff, and ensure effective operations and staff development in a fast-paced LTACH environment.