Assistant Respiratory Manager

Respiratory Therapist

Facilitates and manages day-to-day operations of the department, including fiscal and human resources processes. Supports and ensures that comprehensive patient care services are being provided that support the integrity of the family system and patient care team. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience:

• 3 years of clinical experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as Respiratory Clinical Resource, Preceptor, or Lead/Supervisor
• Previous leadership experience within a healthcare setting

Education:

• Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Arts degree

Certification Summary:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist certified by National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Current license in the state of Georgia as a Respiratory Care Professional
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association within 12 months of hire
• Secondary certification for Respiratory Therapy by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), within 1 year of hire
• Active Member of American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) with subspeciality

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication, organization, time management, and interpersonal skills
• Team partnership and conflict resolution orientation
• Ability to listen and problem-solve
• Staff development skills
• Physician relations

Job Responsibilities:

Clinical Behaviors:

• Evaluates and works to improve the process of education within the unit and system.
• Collaborates and consults with interdisciplinary team regarding clinical outcomes.
• Coaches others in clinical decision making and problem-solving.
• Provides bedside care/support at least 24 hours per month.
• Maintains current clinical skills and competencies.

Professional Development Behaviors:

• Fosters professional development of others via constructive performance appraisals and professional development plans.
• Demonstrates coaching skills to staff.
• Serves as an advisor to shared decision making councils.
• Fosters collegial relationships between team members, other departments, and medical staff.

Leadership Behaviors:

• Develops plans to promote growth and development of leadership skills in others.
• Guides staff in maintaining the budget as related to staff and material resources, including budget oversight, staff scheduling, productivity, and resource utilization.
• Acts as a resource to escalating concerns of potential or actual conflict to seeking resolution and incorporating service recovery.
• Develops and maintains relationships with leadership in other departments to ensure appropriate resources are accessible for clinicians.
• Executes implementation plans for system and unit changes.
• Achieves administrative outcomes through effective teamwork and mentorship.
• Serves as unit leader in absence of the manager.
• Coordinates administrative projects.
• Participates in the development and achievement of department goals.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Successfully completes unit- and department-specific orientation and submits required documentation of completion, as applicable.
• Completes mandatory education requirements as defined by unit and system by due date.
• Achieves 75% attendance at staff meetings as applicable
• Maintains minimum of 15 continuing education units (CEUs)/hours per year plus an additional 5 hours of job-related education
• Actively participates as a member of a department, unit, campus, or system-based council, or committee

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address: 2220 North Druid Hills Road