Respiratory Therapy Unit Manager — Lead & Innovate

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a capable individual to oversee the Respiratory Department, ensuring departmental compliance and promoting quality services. This role involves managing staff and resources within approved budgets.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree, possess substantial clinical experience, and demonstrate leadership in a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate's degree or 10 years of clinical experience in Respiratory Care.
• Graduate of an AMA accredited Respiratory Care program.
• 3 years of adult critical care and acute care supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, organize, staff, and control the respiratory department.
• Ensure compliance with standards and operate within budgets.
• Promote quality services through Performance Improvement programs.

Skills

Clinical experience in Respiratory Care

Adult critical care experience

Acute care supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's or associate's degree in relevant field

AMA accredited Respiratory Care program

Tools

EPIC HIS system

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Oversee, organize, staff, direct, and control the respiratory department assigned shift within the facility. Supervise all administrative and technical service of this shift delegating appropriate responsibilities to staff members and charge therapist and equipment technician. Ensure departmental compliance with Medical Center and regulatory agency standards. Operate department(s) within approved budgets. Promote quality services through the development of Performance Improvement programs. Responsible for executing and harmonizing best practices, pathways, protocols, equipment procurement, policies, and practices in addition to identifying technology, innovation and growth opportunities. Reviews, develops, and implements departmental policies and procedures in line with the network-wide respiratory standardization initiatives.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's or associate's degree in relevant field or comparable experience, i.e. 10 years of clinical experience in Respiratory Care.
• Graduate of an AMA accredited Respiratory Care program.
• 3 years adult critical care experience
• 3 years of acute care supervisory experience
• Knowledge of medical procedures, equipment, supplies, and terminology.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Master's degree
• Previous Respiratory Therapy managerial experience preferred at the manager or supervisor level
• Two years experience in neonatal, pediatric and emergency medicine preferred.
• Two years experience blood gas analyzer equipment preferred
• Experience with EPIC HIS system preferred

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Department of Consumer Affairs Respiratory Care Practitioner License (RCP)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification - BLS

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• NPS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certification

Contacts:

• Regular contact with medical personnel and its visitors.

Working Conditions:

• Lifts a minimum of 35 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 165 lbs. and stands a minimum of 3 hours a day.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!