Manager, Respiratory Care

St. Luke's University Health Network • Lehighton, PA • 12h ago

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Respiratory Care Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising programs to provide comprehensive patient care and services. This includes working with clinical staff to develop systems and procedures necessary for efficient clinical operations, provide training, information and support required by employees to solve problems to enable high quality, efficient patient care.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides supervision and guidance to staff, including developing and coordinating clinical activities. Resolving employees issues as appropriate.

Develops, implements and evaluates performance improvement initiatives and assist staff in implementation of these initiatives.

Develops capital and operational budgets in collaboration with Finance and makes decisions regarding expenditure of funds to meet department objectives and to maintain or reduce costs within budget amounts.

Ensures that staff is trained in technical and clinical skills. Serves as resource to staff.

Provides staff with the necessary training, information and support to solve problems and improve operations at the staff levels.

Reviews performance of staff, assures staff competency and initiates remedial actions, when appropriate.

Provides direct patient care in appropriate discipline as needed.

Responsible for department scheduling and day to day staffing.

Maintain a high level of knowledge related to the department and seeks opportunities to enhance professional growth.

Responsible for employee yearly evaluations.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting up to two hours per day - 1 hour increments. Standing up to 6 hours per day - 1 hour increments. Walking up to 4 hours per day - 15 minutes increments. Frequently uses fingers to manipulate small vials, equipment, etch. Continuous use of hands for writing and operating respiratory equipment. Continuous twisting/turning of hand and body to provide patient care. Occasional lifting of boxes and equipment up to 25 lbs. Frequent carrying of objects/equipment up to 25 lbs. Frequent pushing/pulling of equipment or patients up to 300 lbs. Frequent stooping/bending. Occasional crouching. Occasional reaching above shoulder level. Ability to palpate arteries, feel skin temperature, etc. Hearing as it relates to normal high and low frequencies. Seeing as it relates to general, far, near, color and peripheral visions. Depth perception.

EDUCATION:

Registered Respiratory Therapist with a valid license to practice respiratory care in the State of Pennsylvania, ACLS certified, certified in neonatal resuscitation. Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Five years previous experience in charge related position with a Respiratory Care Department. Knowledge of clinical staff supervision, program development and evaluation. Strong oral and written communications skills. Excellent leadership skills and a willingness to lead by examples.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (http://www.slhn.org/EOE)

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