Respiratory Therapy Manager

Respiratory Therapy Manager For The Nicu

The respiratory therapy manager for the nicu oversees neonatal respiratory care services within the inpatient setting. This role ensures high-quality patient care for critically ill neonates, regulatory compliance, and staff development specific to neonatal intensive care.

Essential functions:

• Leads a team of neonatal respiratory therapists, providing guidance, mentorship, and supervision including recruiting, training, scheduling, and evaluating staff performance to ensure optimal patient care.
• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the respiratory therapy department including establishing and maintaining departmental policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to coordinate and optimize patient care plans.
• Manages respiratory therapy equipment, supplies and inventory within the department.
• Promotes professional development among respiratory therapy staff by organizing and facilitating educational programs, workshops, and training sessions.
• Assesses and evaluates the performance of the respiratory therapy department, monitoring key performance indicators.
• Works closely with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with standards and regulations related to respiratory therapy services and point of care testing for blood gas analysis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: bachelor's degree respiratory therapy or related field of study required. master's degree respiratory therapy or related field of study preferred.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

Licenses and credentials: basic life support [bls certification] required. registered respiratory therapist [rrt] - the national board for respiratory care (nbrc) preferred. respiratory therapist [massachusetts] required. massachusetts board of respiratory care preferred. respiratory care practitioner [state license] required.

Experience: experience working as a respiratory therapist 3-5 years required. experience in a supervisory or management role 1-2 years required. nps neonatal/pediatric respiratory care specialty (cert) preferred. nicu experience 2-3 years preferred.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the respiratory system in the neonate.
• Knowledge of respiratory therapy techniques and equipment applicable to the nicu.
• Proficiency in performing basic and specialized respiratory care interventions applicable to the nicu and delivery room.
• Ability to perform patient assessments and monitor patient progress.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot equipment and patient issues.
• Ability to adapt in changing situations and respond appropriately in emergency situations.

Additional job details (if applicable):

physical requirements:

• standing frequently (34-66%)
• walking frequently (34-66%)
• sitting occasionally (3-33%)
• lifting frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• carrying frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• pushing occasionally (3-33%)
• pulling occasionally (3-33%)
• climbing rarely (less than 2%)
• balancing frequently (34-66%)
• stooping occasionally (3-33%)
• kneeling occasionally (3-33%)
• crouching occasionally (3-33%)
• crawling rarely (less than 2%)
• reaching frequently (34-66%)
• gross manipulation (handling) frequently (34-66%)
• fine manipulation (fingering) frequently (34-66%)
• feeling constantly (67-100%)
• foot use rarely (less than 2%)
• vision - far constantly (67-100%)
• vision - near constantly (67-100%)
• talking constantly (67-100%)
• hearing constantly (67-100%)

remote type: onsite

work location: 15 parkman street

pay range: $117,707.20 - $171,204.80/annual

grade: 8

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