Respiratory Therapy Department Manager

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Job Summary

Responsible for the overall management and administration of the respiratory therapy department in the hospital. This role provides leadership and direction to a team of respiratory therapists, ensuring that all departmental policies and procedures are followed and that patients receive high-quality care.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Supervises and manages respiratory therapy staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation.
• Ensures that respiratory therapy equipment and supplies are maintained and updated as necessary.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures for respiratory therapy services, in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates respiratory therapy services with other departments within the facility.
• Provides patient care as needed, and maintains up-to-date knowledge of respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
• Participates in the development of the departmental budget, and manages expenditures to ensure that the department operates within its financial parameters.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of patient care and treatment, and ensures that all documents are complete and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Participates in hospital committees, task forces, and quality improvement initiatives, as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Related Field of Study required, or
• Master's Degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred, or
• Master's Degree in Related Field of Study preferred

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

Licenses and Credentials

• Respiratory Therapist Massachusetts
• Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care required

Experience

• Experience working as a respiratory therapist: 8-10+ years required
• Experience in a supervisory or management role: 5-7 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the respiratory system.
• Knowledge of respiratory therapy techniques and equipment.
• Proficiency in performing basic respiratory care interventions such as oxygen therapy and airway management.
• 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.

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%)

Job Details

• Remote Type: Onsite
• Work Location: 1575 Cambridge Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Employee Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $147,097.60 - $213,959.20/Annual
• Grade: 9

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