Respiratory Care Manager plans and implements the overall respiratory care policies, procedures, and services. Ensures efficient and effective departmental operations. Being a Respiratory Care Manager directs the activities of the respiratory therapy section. Supervises technical staff and students. Additionally, Respiratory Care Manager prepares departmental budgets and reports. Evaluates new equipment and procedures. Typically requires RRT registration. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Respiratory Care Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Respiratory Care Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Respiratory Therapist provides direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory therapy including diagnostic testing, patient evaluation and assessment, and administration of therapeutic respiratory therapy. Other duties involve scheduling patients, patient follow-up, supply management, and troubleshooting equipment. This position must function autonomously and often will be the only staff on duty for the Cardiopulmonary Department. This position provides “on-call” coverage after hours for the department. All respiratory therapists work under the direction of the ordering or supervising physician.
Requirements
This position requires an Associate's degree in Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). The individual also must be a current member of the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), a current Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP), a current Basic Life Support (BLS) provider, a current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider, and a Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) provider.
EEOC/Accommodation Statement
Wallowa County Health Care District is an alcohol and drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of drug and background screenings. Please note we follow Federal Guidelines regarding prohibited substances, even for those legal at the state level.
Applicants in need of reasonable accommodation in the application or recruitment process should contact the Human Resources department for assistance. Paper applications may be obtained at Wallowa Memorial Hospital.