Manager Respiratory Therapy

Cameron Memorial Community Hospital is a 25-bed, independent, not-for-profit facility that proudly serves Angola and Steuben County. We’ve been a cornerstone of this community and the surrounding area in northeast Indiana dating back to 1926. Over the years, we’ve helped generation after generation of area residents enjoy better health and live comfortably. Today, Cameron Hospital has grown into something more than a simple community hospital. Filled with advanced equipment and skilled specialists, Cameron is a modern, high-tech facility that provides advanced diagnostics, a variety of specialties and cutting-edge treatment options that are combined with highly personalized and compassionate care.

DEPARTMENT: Respiratory Therapy

JOB TITLE:  Manager of Respiratory Therapy

SHIFT: .8 FTE, 64 hours bi-weekly, Days

Benefits - This is a full-time benefit eligible position.

Summary/Objective

Responsible for efficient and effective operations of Respiratory Therapy and Cameron Sleep Center Services. Position is responsible for fostering communication and positive relationships with both medical and clinical staff within the hospital. Responsible for departmental budgets in conjunction with CNO, compliance with regulatory agencies (JCAHO, Medicare, and the ODH), marketing of services both internally and externally, and responsible for continual staff development.

Essential Functions: 

• Manages the day-to-day operations and provides 24- hour leadership and accountability for the clinical practice and operational function for the areas of responsibility, Respiratory Department (both inpatient and outpatient) and Sleep Lab. 
• Ensures the quality of direct and indirect patient care by collaborating intra/interdepartmentally with staff, colleagues, administration, physicians, and others. 
• Effectively manages material, technical, fiscal, and human resources within the departments and looks for opportunities to optimize, including EPIC. 
• Delegates appropriately, demonstrates critical thinking to assure delivery of safe, quality, population specific care. 
• Evaluates Process Improvement initiatives and works with staff to develop or improve workflow and processes. 
• Adheres to organizational policies and procedures; regulatory/accrediting body requirements; and professional practice standards. 
• Responsible for department budgets in conjunction with service line manager and administration. Completes reports and justifications for budgets monthly. 
• Evaluates and optimizes staffing models and ensures adequate staff coverage.

Skills/Competencies: 

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (must be certified before being scheduled for patient care), 
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (must be certified within 3 months of hire date). 
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (must be certified within 3 months of hire date) 
• Neonatal Resuscitation course completion (must be completed within 3 months of hire date.

Qualifications:

Experience 

• Previous experience in a Clinic setting preferred

Certifications/License Requirements: 

• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist 
• Licensed by Indiana Respiratory Care Board 
• Current CPR (BLS), ACLS, and NRP certification required or obtained within 6 months of hire. 
• PALS certification required or obtained within 12 months of hire.

Education: 

• Associates of Applied Science degree from an accredited university for Respiratory Therapy. 
• Current Indiana RT License.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• Respiratory Staff 
• Cameron Sleep Center Staff