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UHS

Manager- Respiratory Services FT Heart

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A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.

$60,686 / year median in Texas

+12% projected growth

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Responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY
The primary function of the Respiratory Therapy Manager is planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Respiratory Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards as well as guidelines and regulations that govern the Community. The Respiratory Manager will collaborate with the Corporate Director of Respiratory, CNO, ACNO, Administrator, and the Medical Director to ensure the highest degree of quality of care is always maintained for our patients. Oversee compliance of ABG and PFT lab. Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Five years in critical care Respiratory Therapy experience required, one year must be in a lead or supervisory role. 2. Must have the ability to communicate with all levels of healthcare professionals. 3. Must have demonstrated good leadership skills with a commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program, and Code of Conduct, and Service Excellence. 4. Adhere to all policies and procedures. Clinical experience and theoretical/technical competence in all specialized areas serviced by the Cardiopulmonary Department
EDUCATION / LICENSURE
  • Associate's degree graduate for an accredited in Respiratory Care program. Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • License Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) by the Texas Medical Board. Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
  • Must have current Healthcare providers BLS obtain ACLS, PALS and NRP within 90 days of hire date and current thereafter.
Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of AHA for Healthcare Provider's Program. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.