Respiratory Services Manager (RRT) - Pulmonary

Clinical Nurse Educator

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The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns.

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director of Respiratory Services, responsible for the management of patient care, day-to-day operations and department personnel of the Respiratory Care department to promote high quality patient care cost effectively and support the departments' goals and objectives according to the hospital's strategic plan.

Job Responsibilities:

Key areas of responsibility:

• Work collaboratively with Director on preparation of annual budget, and expense management. Control Operating expenses in compliance with budget. Provide continuous analysis and reports on variations from established budgets. Has accountability in budget variance reporting and expenses.
• Work collaboratively with Director on strategic planning to support organizational goal alignment.
• Plans, implements, and communicates Respiratory Services policies and procedures.
• Works with Director to ensure regulatory compliance is maintained. Assists with ensuring compliance for policies and procedures. The manager will follow up on assigned Risk connects and attend assigned meetings and leadership forums. Work with Quality Manager to ensure safety standards are being met and risks are being minimized. Maintains accountability for compliance with all regulatory standards including local, state, and federal laws, The Joint Commission, Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut licensing requirements, and organizational quality improvement programs for Respiratory Services.
• Manages and participates in special projects and committee work within Respiratory Services and with other hospital departments. Serve as department representative on task forces and committees.
• Manages the operational activities of Respiratory Services, including management of Supervisors and Respiratory Therapy staff. Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, conflict management, etc. Oversees scheduling, recruitment, and student engagements. Provides developmental opportunities for employees through a comprehensive orientation program, in-service programs, clear performance standards and appropriate feedback through the performance appraisal process.
• Assesses quality of patient care. Participates in frequent rounding of patient and staff areas. May provide respiratory patient care if needed.
• Maintains clinical proficiency and annual health stream. Oversight of Health Stream. Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy, Business Management, Health Science, Finance or related field

Experience: At least five (5) years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist and two (2) years of progressive management experience

Licensure, Certification, Registration: