Respiratory Therapy Manager - Canton-Potsdam Hospital

Job Title: Respiratory Therapy Manager

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Location: Canton-Potsdam Hospital

Hours Per Week: 40 scheduled weekly hours

Schedule: 8 hour work shift, 8:00am-4:00pm, with on call responsibility as needed

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Director of Physical Rehabilitation, provide operational leadership to the Respiratory Therapy Department. Provides respiratory and pulmonary medicine services to patients in support of regular staff, works collaboratively with Practitioners and provides guidance to Respiratory staff in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. The position will be responsible for staff scheduling, budgeting, quality programs and equipment and supply management. The candidate to adhere to professional standards of the national Board for Respiratory Care, the New York State Education Department and St. Lawrence Health System.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide respiratory therapy treatment programs to Practitioners

• Oversee inventory of equipment and supplies, evaluates and recommends new respiratory therapy and pulmonary medicine equipment and supplies

• Identifies, collects and reports statistical data to reflect the activities of the department and staff

• Assists with planning and providing staff development programs

• Working with Director of Rehab Services formulates policies and procedures for the department

• Develops work schedules and job assignments for staff

• Assists in recruiting, orientation, training, evaluating and monitoring on-the-job performance of staff.

• Participates in community health education projects ​

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Clear understanding and communication of data and evidence based practices and procedures

• Decisive judgment often exerted in emergent situations

• Ability to initiate concerted team action toward identified goals and objectives

• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of licensed and non-licensed professionals internal and external to hospital operations

• Requires critical thinking skills

• Application of knowledge and skills in performance of operational activity in new and evolving situations

• Three to five years experience as a Respiratory Therapist

Required Degree

• Graduate of an AMA approved two-year Respiratory school

Required Certification/Licensure

• Registered Respiratory Therapist

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care, healthcare administration or related field

• Leadership experience preferred

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$85,000.00 - $113,750.00

CITY:

Potsdam

POSTAL CODE:

13676

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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