What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapy Manager position at Tower Health?
Onsite 7am-3:30pm Mon-Fri. with availability for the charge/staff on weekends & after office hours to reach for administrative support. No holidays. Report directly to the department director.
The Respiratory Care Manager is highly professional and is responsible for operational and administrative oversight of the Respiratory Care department. The Manager has oversight and responsibility for budgeting and financial management, operations improvement, program planning/development and quality improvement initiatives. The Manager collaborates with clinics and hospital administration to assure the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care. The Manager is expected to develop and maintain positive relationships with physicians and clinical leaders serve as the administrative point of contact for all internal and external customers and ensure the satisfaction of patients, families, staff, and physicians. The Manager is responsible for creating an environment of safety conducive to achieving quality outcomes, effective use of resources, and retention of quality staff. The Manager will provide operational and administrative leadership to charge therapists, staff Respiratory Therapists, and Student Respiratory Therapists. The Manager is responsible for the hiring and development of new employees, monitors their competency, and the appropriateness of care provided to patients and their families. The Manager collaborates with other disciplines on issues related to the effective management of patient care. The Manager is an educational resource and coordinates education for multiple clinical affiliates, and disciplines within the organization and throughout the community. #STC
Qualifications
Education Requirements
- 4 year Bachelor's Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree
Experience
- Relevant Experience
Certification and Licensure
- RRT Certification through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Active license from the PA Commonwealth of Department of State Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs
Required Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Collaborative Skills
- Computer Skills to include use and navigation
- Customer Service Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- General Clerical Skills
- Good Reasoning Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Listening Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Prepare & Give Presentations
- Problem Solving Skills
- Project Management Skills
- Strategic Thinking
Overview
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.
About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.
St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.
In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.
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