Respiratory Therapy Manager

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

# Respiratory Therapy ManagerHot JobAmarillo, TX 79106## OverviewPosition TypeFull Time## Respiratory Therapist ManagerThe Respiratory Manager organizes, leads, manages, and coordinates the activities of the Cardio-Pulmonary Department. He/She carries out policies and procedures consistent with JCAHO, OSHA, and state and local requirements. Responsibilities also include quality assurance, safety, infection control, overseeing blood gas lab, in-service for staff, ensures adequate budgeting and staffing is met, attends, contributes and participates in all committees as assigned by administration, as well as the management of employees and payroll for the cardiopulmonary department.## QualificationsGraduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy programCredentialed by the NBRC as a CRT or RRTCurrent license by the State Board of Respiratory Care ExaminerMinimum of three years management experience in respiratory care, preferably in a LTACH Requires effective management, organizational, analytical, problem-solving and communication skillsMust be able to read, write, and speak English