Overview

Halifax Health is seeking a Manager of Respiratory Therapy.

Summary

A Registered Respiratory Therapist that directs all functions of the EKG, EEG, Pulmonary Function and Respiratory Therapy departments.

Job Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree from an accredited school of Respiratory Care. NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist.

• Must possess skills in providing patient care for the newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

• Minimum of 5 years hospital respiratory care experience with at least 2 years supervisory and/or managerial experience.

• Certificates and Licenses: Valid and Current Florida Respiratory Care license. BLS certification required.

• Other advanced education/certification pertinent to area of responsibility.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Controls costs and operates within established budget.

• Develops and monitors annual budget and departmental goals.

• Collect, prepares, and evaluates all statistical data for departmental monthly activity reports.

• Maintains an adequate but minimal inventory of departmental supplies and ensures the integrity of their use and distribution.

• Ensures an active performance improvement program is in effect.

• Services are planned based on the patient’s assessed needs.

• Interviews, selects and trains qualified new employees.

• Observes performance and attitude of all employees. Keeps in mind performance requirements and role relationships.

• Conducts departmental meetings.

• Makes daily assignments based on patient acuity and staff abilities.

• Manages department to efficiently and effectively accomplish departmental hospital goals and objectives

• Acquires equipment and ensures maintenance to keep equipment in good working order.

• Reviews new procedures and methods, tests and reviews new equipment.

• Attends Department Manager meetings and participates in other committee assignments.

• Collaborates with physicians and other support services, promoting efficiency, effectiveness and economy of operation and initiates action on problems.

• Ensures adherence to professional and legal standards within the department.
• Provides clinical training and conducts or directs in-services for staff and other related hospital personnel.