Manager Respiratory Care

Company: Peace Health
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: June 10, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Manager Respiratory Care for a Full Time, Day position. Hourly compensation starts at $45.66, more depending on experience.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for 24-hour, day-to-day operations of assigned areas; staff performance and patient outcomes; staff procurement and retention; financial well-being; regulatory compliance; and patient care within the scope of the Respiratory Care Practitioners. Serves as a clinical resource for Respiratory Care for the Hospital. Manages department staff and patient care within the interdisciplinary team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operates department within approved expense and capital budgets and within productivity measures (budgeted productive hours).
• Operates department in compliance with JCAHO and/or other regulatory agency requirements.
• Administers all aspects of staff management and development for the Respiratory Care department to ensure adequate scheduling, staff competency, qualifications and professional growth related to excellence in patient care.
• Oversees the ongoing Quality Improvement (QI) program, which is organized and responsive to caregivers, so that quality patient care is assured.
• Provides respiratory care services to patients as prescribed by physicians in a professionally competent, appropriate, caring and timely manner.
• Explains pertinent procedures in a clear and concise manner and addresses questions only within the scope of hospital practice, while maintaining confidentiality regarding unit or hospital operations, staffing and other patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Must be graduate of 2-year AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program; or approved alternative education as outlined in the state regulatory requirements.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• 5 years experience as a Respiratory Therapist required
• 2 years previous leadership experience required.
• Current clinical expertise in all areas of RT function (Critical Care, emergency, pediatrics, neonatal, medical/surgical) and familiarity with pulmonary diagnostic procedures.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Maintain current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Must have and maintain current CPR, ACLS, PALS/ENPC, and NRP.
• Must be registered with the NBRC.
• Must maintain all certifications, competencies and licensure as required by the department or as regulated by state or federal agencies.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Computer experience required knowledge of MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel) preferred.
• Able to balance information regarding patient, staff, and unit needs in decision-making
• Clearly able to articulate the decision-making process

REGIONAL/LOCATION SPECIFIC NOTES

Columbia Network - SW Medical Center:

• Bachelor's degree required upon hire

PHSW PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:

• Work requires moderate physical exertion up to 34% to 65% of the time.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 50 lbs. or less.
• Work requires frequent exposure to skin or lung irritants, extreme cold or heat, sharp instruments such as kitchen knives, scalpels, etc., or dangerous equipment; reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids once per month or more.
• Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (34-65% of work time).

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