Respiratory Therapy Manager

Summary
Manages the overall delivery of assigned services by coordinating personnel and activities in order to accomplish timely and accurate performance of diagnostic/therapeutic procedures. This position is under the general direction of the administrative director of the area. Incumbent is responsible for all functions in assigned areas 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily operational functions through scheduling and evaluation of personnel, assessment of equipment, acquisition of supplies, and organizing of clinical/clerical activities in order to deliver efficient and accurate patient care.
• Prepares, recommends, and manages operational, personnel, and capital budgets by monitoring financial activities to ensure appropriate productivity and resource management.
• Manages performance improvement activities by participating in the development of a performance improvement plan for the assigned area to ensure quality is consistent with established standards.
• Provides and supports learning needs through direction of educational activities that promote continuous improvement and compliance with patient care standards.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Minimum: Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program-An Associate degree in Respiratory Care and Education.

Experience

Minimum: Five years' experience in the Respiratory Care field and additional training or experience in the use of Project Management Tools or supervisory experience. Experience and knowledge of equipment.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Minimum: Current Registered Respiratory Therapist, Valid State Therapist License, Basic Life Support Certification within 14 days of hire date.

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Paid vacation/time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Generous retirement plan
• Health insurance, including dental and vision
• Sick leave
• Service awards
• Free parking
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Education assistance/continuing education
• Employee referral program

Job Summary:

Position: 11395 - Manager-Respiratory Support
Facility: MBMC - Hospital
Department: JS Respiratory Therapy MBMC
Category: Respiratory Care Services
Type: Clinical
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Rotating
Location: US:MS:Jackson
Located in the Jackson, MS metro area