Job description

The Respiratory Care Manager shall report directly to the Administrative Director of Cardiopulmonary Services. He/she will oversee the duties of the department supervisors and shall coordinate the work of subordinate personnel engaged in respiratory therapy services on Pediatrics and will fill in on other units as needed. He/she shall ensure quality Resident/patient care at all times.

Responsibilities:

• The Respiratory Care Manager shall oversee care of all ventilator Residents on the Pediatric unit. He/she shall coordinate care and act as liaison between the Pulmonologist / physician and the Respiratory therapist.
• The Respiratory Care Manager shall oversee the tracheostomy program on Pediatrics and will ensure that care of the Resident with a tracheostomy is adequate.
• He/she will coordinate ongoing in-service programs through which the Respiratory Therapy staffs’ level of education and skills are maintained and new concepts acquired and applied.
• He/she shall ensure an adequate supply of Respiratory care equipment commensurate with the Resident’s acuity levels.
• The Respiratory Care Manage - Pediatrics shall develop and maintain an effective Infection Control program, which must include staff education on the prevention of nosocomial infections.
• He/she shall ensure Quality Care of the Ventilator/Tracheostomy Residents through periodic functional audits and will report these findings to the Administrative Director of Cardiopulmonary Services.
• He/She shall maintain quality control within all areas where respiratory therapy is provided.
• All other duties as requested.

Qualifications:Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree from AMA accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Member of the AARC.

Experience:

• Minimum four (4) years experience as a critical care therapist including two (2) in supervisory capacity.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent communication skills; written and verbal.

License/Certifications:

• NYS Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist, required.
• BCLS Certification required.
• ACLS Certification required.
• PALS Certification required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics
• Pulmonology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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