Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32

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Sign on bonus eligible

Oversees and coordinates the day-to-day operations of Respiratory Care under medical direction to ensure safe and accurate testing.
Collaborates with the Director to develop and implement a Quality Assurance Program and to ensure testing meets current practice standards. Is responsible for assisting with staff selection, orientation of staff, scheduling staff, ensuring policy and procedures reflect current practice standards.

Education/Training:

·         Graduate of an AMA approved program for Respiratory Care.

·         AS or BA/BS preferred.

 

Licenses/Certification:

•   Current MA Respiratory license

•   RRT Required

•   NRP Required

•   BLS Required

Job Profile Summary: Oversees and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the Respiratory Department and collaborates with the Director to develop and implement education, facilitate clinical operations, and support daily operations. They are responsible for assisting with staff selection, orientation of staff, scheduling staff, ensuring policy and procedures reflect current practice standards as well as ensuring Respiratory Department is stocked with adequate and appropriate supplies.

 

Required Qualifications and Skills:

·         Excellent organizational skills.

·         Minimum of 5 years as a Respiratory

Therapist

·         Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to perform all the functions contained in the Respiratory Therapist’s Job Descriptions.

·         Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

·         Must be able to work within a budget.

 

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

·         Able to communicate effectively with all age groups

·         Command of verbal and written English, demonstration of clinical competence, ability to set up a variety of clinical equipment.

 

 

Other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AGE AND DIVERSITY RELATED CRITERIA: Consistently treats patients, colleagues and visitors with the dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics and cultures.

 

ABILITY TO FULFILL JOB EXPECTATIONS: Must have the ability to the perform essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the work place, and with or without reasonable accommodation.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Able to lift, push and pull without restriction, able to use proper body mechanics, able to work extra hours, including rotation and call; exposure to blood, sharps and body fluids, tubing condensates; airborne and other infectious materials.

 

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Salary Range: $38.07-$59.08

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Salary Range Details

The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.

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Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.