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Summary
Manages the daily operations of the Respiratory Care Department, in conjunction with the Director. Identifies actual and potential problems which affect the operations of respiratory care and takes appropriate corrective action as necessary. Oversees respiratory personnel to meet patient demands as well as mentors and supports respiratory coordinators and respiratory staff to facilitate quality and effective patient care.




Job Duties

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care for designated patients in respiratory care.
• Assumes unit, clinical, and administrative responsibilities in the absence of leadership.
• Assesses ventilator concerns and appropriately intervenes.
• Participates in coaching, counseling, and mentoring of unit personnel on issues related to respiratory care.
• Assists in monitoring vacancy and turnover rates and implements unit programs to achieve minimal vacancies and reduce turnover.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Respiratory Therapy, Respiratory Care or health related field.
• 2 years Experience in a respiratory therapy leadership role and
• 5 years Experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 180 Days
• CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist NBRC - State of Pennsylvania within 2 Years
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist NBRC - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree Respiratory Therapy
• 2 years Respiratory therapy leadership role in an acute care setting.
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist NBRC - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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