What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapy Manager position at New Jersey Respiratory, Inc?
This role will be on the management team for our Cherry Hill, NJ
Ventilator Unit. This position’s responsibilities includes, but not limited to, the following
Duties:
Effective staff work schedule acuity planning and implementation
Responsible for creating and managing vent six-week schedule including but not limited
to making sure all shifts are covered and contacting employees to cover open shift or
call outs
Trusted to cover day/night shifts that are not filled or called out, including weekends
and holidays
Personnel Management & Educational Development
Accurate payroll & PAR management
Effective Materials Management ensuring supply availability for all demands
Personnel compliance to respiratory medical records and shift documentation forms
Compliance to all Policy/Procedures within the scope of respiratory services
Interdisciplinary support, cooperation within the Organization and Facility Management
Team
Completing all reports and communications on a timely basis
Effective interviewing, hiring and Orientation of new hire personnel
Promoting effective infection control practices and equipment P/M maintenance
Staff Educational Development and Documentation
Maintain personal hands on and visible supervision routinely on ventilator unit and any
other assigned respiratory care floors/units
Assist with admitting, discharging, and transferring residents
Assure physician orders are carried out, delegating work as necessary
Exemplifying professional leadership conduct and character
Implementing timely and effective corrective staff actions
Maintaining respiratory office, supply rooms, and environment in satisfactory condition
Maintaining personnel in constant readiness for any medical or environmental
emergencies
Timely and effective communications regarding departmental operations to Facility
Administration and Medical Directors
Other duties assigned as needed
Requirements:
Graduate of an approved school for respiratory care
Credential as either CRT or RRT by the National Board for Respiratory Care
Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in good standing
CPR Certified (BLS)
Requires minimal to no supervision to comply with job responsibilities
Well spoken, high work level ethic and professional demeanor/character
Would like to see:
Minimum of (5) years in acute/chronic respiratory care experience
Minimum of (2) years respiratory care supervision of personnel/services
Physical/Mental Demands:
Able to lift a maximum of 20 pounds to shoulder height
Must be able to demonstrate effective time and multi-task management under
moderately stressful conditions/environment
Must be able to ambulate moderate distances
Demonstrate eye/hand coordination with adequate finger dexterity in providing
invasive and noninvasive respiratory care procedures
Able to work prolonged hours that may include double shift or off duty shift response
to ensure the acuity staffing plan is in effect
Able to reorganize routine personal work habits at the requirement of Organizational
Superiors; operational needs, personal work schedules & fiscal work force
developments
Physical and Emotional Demands: Good physical and emotional health, management skills, and
communication skills.
Exposure Risks: Normal work routine could involve exposure to blood and body fluids.
Responsible for following OSHA guideline standard and the use of universal precautions.
Working Conditions: Hours indicated by the residents and community's needs. Must be willing
to work weekends and holidays.
New Jersey Respiratory is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment
of any kind. All employment decisions at New Jersey Respiratory are based on business needs, job
requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex
(including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or
genetic information.
