Respiratory Therapy Manager

Kindred; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kindred Hospital Rancho seeks a Respiratory Therapy leader to direct and optimize all respiratory services, ensuring high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance. You will oversee clinical operations, staffing, budgeting, and performance improvement efforts for a 55-bed long-term acute care setting.

The role requires strategic oversight, credentialed professionals, and a focus on safety and efficiency within a hospital environment in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.

Formación

• Minimum three years of previous experience in all aspects of respiratory care services.
• Previous management experience preferred.
• Experience managing a Point of Care ABG Lab preferred.
• Current Respiratory Therapy license from the appropriate state licensing body
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential in compliance with NBRC CMP
• BLS and ACLS certifications

Responsabilidades

• Directs the hospital’s Respiratory Therapy Services under limited supervision.
• Plans, directs and monitors clinical and technical operations, resources and programs.
• Administers respiratory therapy and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Performs diagnostic testing of cardiovascular and pulmonary systems to aid diagnosis and treatment.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Maintains performance improvement activities within the department.
• Manages staffing, scheduling, evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Oversees equipment maintenance, supply management and budget adherence.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Clinical knowledge

Communication skills

Emergency response

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or Administration preferred

Descripción del empleo

Description

Kindred Hospital Rancho is a 55-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. For those who need special care, we offer an eight-bed ICU and three negative pressure rooms. We are located near downtown Rancho Cucamonga just off of Foothill Boulevard with close proximity to many shops and restaurants.

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, directs the hospital’s Respiratory Therapy Services. Plans, Directs and Monitors clinical and technical operations, functions, and resources of the Respiratory Therapy Department. Administers respiratory therapy and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of cardiopulmonary system. Performs diagnostic testing of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and lung disorders. Assures departmental compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in hospital CQI activities.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for planning, defining, and developing Respiratory Care’s scope of Practice, including planning, development, and implementation of new services.
• Develops, reviews, and revises hospital specific respiratory therapy policies and procedures. Reviews and revises addendums to Kindred CORE policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Effectively manages the departmental workforce which includes interviewing, hiring, orientation, performance evaluation, competency verification, staff education, scheduling, problem resolution, and disciplinary action.
• Responsible for effective departmental equipment and supply management including evaluation and justification of capital equipment, assuring equipment preventive maintenance and repair compliance, compliance to division supply guidelines and assuring facility respiratory equipment and supply needs are met.
• Monitors time and attendance, assuring salaries are appropriate and department operates within budgetary guidelines. Develops/implements efficient services or measures commensurate with the hospital’s Mission/Vision.
• Assures correct administration of respiratory medications and treatments based on the age of the patient and clinical conditions.
• Ensures staff is competent to perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical care errors including reading and implementing physician orders, drawing, and analyzing arterial blood gases, reviewing patient information and determining requirements for appropriate treatment, and operating devices and equipment safely to ensure specified parameters.
• Schedules cardiopulmonary procedures for inside/outside sources. Maintains records/reports.
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure proper functioning and readiness for patient use.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Able to perform, train and evaluate performance on all essential functions of the Respiratory Therapist and Respiratory Therapy Supervisor.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities / Expectations

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, word-processing and spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrates knowledge of respiratory therapy and cardiology studies, treats patient appropriately based upon professional standards.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, appropriate prioritization and time management skills.
• Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or Administration preferred

Licenses / Certification

• Current Respiratory Therapy license from the appropriate state licensing body
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential in compliance with the National Board for Respiratory Care Credential Maintenance Program (CMP). Current BLS and ACLS certifications

Experience

• Minimum three years of previous experience in all aspects of respiratory care services.
• Previous management experience preferred.
• Experience managing a Point of Care ABG Lab preferred.