Manager of Respiratory Care, Evening Shift

Manager Of Respiratory Care

The Manager of Respiratory Care renders independent, professional cardio-pulmonary care and perform diagnostic procedures on patients in support of their total medical care. This position reports to the Director of Respiratory Care. This is a night shift position, schedule includes on call every other weekend with some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicates objectives and scope of services provided by the department/hospital.
• Primarily responsible for the initial preparation of the staffing schedules and for ensuring adequate staffing at all times. Escalates issues to the Director as needed.
• Primarily responsible for preparing the bi-weekly payroll for review and approval by the director. Escalates issues to the Director as needed.
• Continually reviews department/hospital services and activities and recommends appropriate changes to support and meet the hospital mission and vision.
• Supports the clinical care of the respiratory staff, as needed.
• Engages in direct clinical care, as needed.
• Ensures that all policies, procedures, and systems are in compliance with NYSDOH, JCAHO and other regulatory agency standards.
• Participates in long-range and strategic planning.
• Views the Hospital as a whole system, identifying and weighing inter-relationships and trade-offs when planning and implementing strategic objectives.
• Considers the long-term impact of decisions and actions and plans for contingencies.
• Forms strategic alliances inside and outside the hospital to improve the quality, timeliness, and cost effectiveness of operations
• Inspires and motivates staff to achieve increasing levels of performance excellence.
• Effectively communicates with others, using persuasion and influence in order to achieve desired results.
• Communicates hospital goals, objectives, and informational updates in a clear and timely manner to staff and peers.
• Participates in the budgetary process, making sound recommendations for staffing, equipment, supplies and capital needs.
• Monitors department/hospital expenses, obtaining appropriate approvals for variances.
• Proposes and executes strategies to assure optimal use of staff, equipment, time, and financial resources.
• Seeks innovative ways to improve service and cost structure.
• Provides respiratory care education for other hospital departments.
• Assists in the measurement of clinical and other performance-related outcomes.
• Supports the department's quality and safety initiatives and regulatory readiness activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience rendering direct professional pediatric cardiopulmonary care in a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Minimum of two years of experience supervising respiratory care staff.
• Sleep study experience preferred.

Education, Licensure, and Certification

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.
• Master's degree in relevant field preferred.
• Licensed by the NYS Department of Education as a Licensed Respiratory Therapist.
• Must maintain current license.
• BLS certification required.
• PALS certification required.
• NBRC registration required.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing/walking.
• Lifts supplies/equipment.
• Requires visual acuity and manual dexterity to maintain the airway and manually ventilate the patient during

Perks of Working at Blythedale

• Competitive Salary: We offer a salary that reflects your skills and experience.
• Professional Development Opportunities: Access to mentorship, leadership training, and career advancement programs.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Including medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Retirement Plans with Employer Matching: Secure your future with our strong retirement plans.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave policies.
• Safe Work Environment: Commitment to everyone's safety and well-being.
• Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives: A workplace that values and supports all employees.

Blythedale Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).