Respiratory Therapy Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Under the administrative supervision of the Chief Operating Officer, the Respiratory Therapy Manager supervises the provision of direct and indirect RT patient care at Curry General Hospital and Curry Medical Center. Manages outpatient cardiopulmonary services including cardiac and pulmonary rehab. Functions as liaison between patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers. Communicates with physicians, senior nursing officer, house supervisors, and co-workers as appropriate about changes in patient’s cardiopulmonary status including results of diagnostic studies and changing symptoms. Responsible for ensuring competence of Respiratory Therapists. Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures related to the Cardiopulmonary Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Able to perform all Essential Functions of a Respiratory Therapist.

Assign respiratory therapy responsibilities considering skill mix and unique patient needs.

Ensure and validate competencies (initial and ongoing) for all Respiratory Therapists. Responsible for ongoing development of competencies. Ensures that Care and Documentation by staff members meets current standards of practice and complies with all such guidelines.

Perform routine and emergent cardiopulmonary interventions as needed to support the department.

Oversee and coordinate outpatient cardiac rehab, pulmonary rehab, and other outpatient cardiopulmonary testing.

Performs administrative duties to support optimal performance of the department, including overseeing scheduling and staffing. Processes time approvals by designated due dates/times and completes annual staff evaluations. Participates in budgeting and is accountable for compliance within budget standards.

Familiar with Policies, Procedures, and Protocols. Responsible for reviewing and updating policies and procedures related to respiratory therapy and cardiopulmonary care.

Other duties as assigned to support the overall effectiveness of the department and organizational performance in accordance with Curry Health Network’s Mission, Vision, and Shared Values.

SHARED VALUES

Service:           We serve with compassion and understanding.

Teamwork:     We are one team – each one of us makes a difference.

Curiosity:        We promote learning.

Integrity:         We live by honesty, trust, and doing the right thing by our organizational values.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Current unencumbered Respiratory Therapy Certification. Oregon State Registered Respiratory Therapy Licensure is required.
• Current American Heart Association ACLS and BLS certification is required.
• Must obtain PALS or ENPC, and TNCC certifications within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a healthcare setting is required; prior supervisory experience is preferred.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Moderate computer skills are required, specifically using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); prior use of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for documenting in patient records is preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required.
• A demonstrated ability to work well in high pressure situations is required.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 Physical Demands

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:

None of the time: taste or smell

Up to 1/3 of the time: stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: sit, push/pull, reach with hands and arms

Up 2/3 of the time and more: stand, walk, talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel

This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted as follows:

None of the time: greater than 50 pounds

Up to 1/3 of the time: up to 50 pounds

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: up to 10 pounds

Up to 2/3 of the time and more: none

 This job has special vision requirements as follows:

Close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; ability to adjust focus

 Work Environment

 This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions:

None of the time: Wet humid conditions, Fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, Risk of electrical shock, work with explosives, risk of radiation, vibration.

Up to 1/3 of the time: Work near moving mechanical parts

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: NA

 The typical noise level for the work environment is: Moderate noise

Hearing requirements: Ability to hear alarms on equipment, ability to hear patient call, ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff.

This job requires the following repetitive motion actions:

0 hours: Repetitive use of foot control

From 1 – 2 hours per day: Grasping firm/heavy

From 3-4 hours per day: NA

From 5-6 hours per day: NA

From 7+ hours per day: Repetitive use of hands, grasping simple/light, Fine dexterity