Respiratory Therapy Services Manager (FT- 1.0 FTE, Day Shift)

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Summary

The Respiratory Therapy Manager is responsible for assisting leaders with planning, directing, organizing, monitoring and staffing the Respiratory Therapy Department subject to policies, budgets, objectives and directives mandated by regulatory agencies, DNV and the hospital administrative team. Oversees all functions and professional growth of the Respiratory Therapy Department. Contributes to development of therapist driven protocols, provides consultation with regard to pulmonary disorders and Respiratory Therapy practice, and provides hands-on quality respiratory care to patients while ensuring the development and routine monitoring of the Respiratory Therapy Department. The RT Manager is required to be available to work variable shifts including on-call shifts.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare related field
• Montana Licensure (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within sixty (60) days of start date.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within sixty (60) days of start date.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP Provider within three (3) months of hire
• Five (5) years of experience as a respiratory therapist
• Three (3) years of experience in a leadership role within respiratory therapy

Preferred

• Master’s degree in healthcare related field
• Certification in Neonatal-Pediatric Specialist (NBRC-NPS) and/or Adult Critical Care Specialist (NBRC-ACCS)

Essential Job Functions

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must maintain timely completion of all required education, trainings, and certifications as assigned and in accordance with Bozeman Health policies, department-specific requirements, applicable certification program and registry requirements, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

• Assists leaders with directs broad operations to ensure the provision of comprehensive departmental services in compliance with all regulatory agencies and hospital requirements.
• Assists leaders to ensure a collaborative departmental approach to operational planning, care/service design and development of Bozeman Health policies, which reflect the mission of the Bozeman Health.
• Coordinates and assists with oversight of departmental services. Continuously assesses, measures and improves departmental performance.
• Demonstrates responsible management of all departmental resources.
• Demonstrates clinical/technical and managerial competency.
• Leads, teaches, inspires, helps and consistently demonstrates hospital behavioral standards
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong managerial skills including strategic planning, delegation, performance management, problem-solving, maintaining regulatory compliance, and financial management
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to support data-driven decision-making and stewardship of departmental resources
• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to diverse audiences using a variety of mediums
• Demonstrated success in leading, motivating and inspiring employees and cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives and deliver results
• Demonstrate sound judgment, patience, and maintain a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercise tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrate the Bozeman Health SPIRIT values of: Service, People, Integrity, Respect, Improvement, and Teamwork
• Demonstrate the Bozeman Health SPIRIT values of: Service, People, Integrity, Respect, Improvement, and Teamwork.

Schedule Requirements

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds): Exerting force and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.

Sit (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

Stand (Repeatedly): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

Walk (Repeatedly): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.

Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.

Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Repeatedly): Twisting, bending, and stooping require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.

Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.

Push/Pull (Repeatedly): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.

Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.

Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.

Exposures (Continuously): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases are caused by contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses. Emotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions.

• Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.