Manager- Respiratory Care - Tandym

A healthcare network in Westchester is currently seeking an experienced, Respiratory Therapist Manager to join their team.

About the Opportunity:

Shift: Day Shift
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Setting: Inpatient

Responsibilities:

The Respiratory Therapist Manager will be responsible for:

• Monitor state and federal regulations and those of other regulatory and accrediting agencies pertaining to departmental functions.
• Serves as a role model to staff.
• Participate in the development and implementation of care models that are patient and family centered, evidence based, and encourage professional practice of staff that results in high quality and cost-effective care outcomes.
• Responsible for the performance management of employees based on standards of practice and care as well as Respiratory Care Services

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program approved program for Respiratory Therapy
• Master's Degree strongly preferred.
• Must hold a current and valid New York State Respiratory Therapy license.
• Must be credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• BLS certification (through American Heart Association) required.
• Demonstrates a basic knowledge of management skills · Previous management/leadership experience preferred ·
• Minimum 5 years recent acute care respiratory therapy experience.
• Member of the American Association of Respiratory Care

Desired Skills:

• 2+ years of experience in an Acute Care setting