Respiratory Therapy Manager

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Job Title:

Respiratory Therapy Manager

Department:

University Hospital | Respiratory Therapy

Scope of Position

The Respiratory Therapy Manager assists with planning and coordinating all the activities of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Respiratory Therapy Department.  Establish respiratory therapy services operational strategies by evaluating trends, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies by, but not limited to designing systems, accumulating resources, resolving problems, and facilitating change.  Additionally, the Respiratory Therapy Manager collaborates with the medical director, administration, and system colleagues in the development and implementation of department goals, proactively identifies best practices and regulation changes in the field, identifies staffing needs and oversees recruiting, hiring, retention, terminating, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, and scheduling. Reviews financial data and responsible for developing action plans, measuring and analyzing results, initiating corrective actions, and minimizing the impact of variances. Updates respiratory job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

The Respiratory Therapy department provides all types of respiratory care including respiratory therapy treatments, oxygen and humidity therapy, mechanical ventilation, pulmonary function testing and diagnostic bronchoscopies, and whole blood analysis across the enterprise. 

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the Respiratory Therapy Department as assigned by the Associate Director of Respiratory Therapy. This includes continually striving to improve the quality of services offered, in accordance with the hospital’s mission and strategic plan while assuring that all regulatory requirements are met. This position will be responsible for the management of staff which provides all types of diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities 

40% - Staff Development and Management

• Responsible for facilitating completion of goal development, strategic planning, and evaluation of goal achievement for direct reports.
• Assures staff skill competency including the completion of mandatary educational and health requirements
• Provide necessary counseling and education for staff including problem solving, conflict resolution, and issuance of corrective action
• Assists in interviewing and hiring staff

40% - Daily Operation Maintenance

• Evaluates equipment for purchase including direct communication with vendors, senior leadership, capital budget requests, etc.
• Assures adequate stock for respiratory equipment (supplies, medications, medical units) while complying with budgetary guidelines
• Plans or initiates cost-saving initiatives
• Assist in the evaluation and review of budget variances and justifies them with corrections and adjustments as indicated
• Assist in development of operational and capital budgets
• Assist in maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Facilitates effective use of time, people, materials, and financial resources
• Attends meetings with physicians, nurses, respiratory staff, managers and other multi-disciplinary groups

10% - Policies and Procedures