About this opportunity
Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. lists this Manager, Respiratory Therapy Unit (Full-Time) opportunity in hackensack, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
Oversee, organize, staff, direct, and control the respiratory department assigned shift within the facility. Supervise all administrative and technical service of this shift delegating appropriate responsibilities to staff members and charge therapist and equipment technician. Ensure departmental compliance with Medical Center and regulatory agency standards. Operate department(s) within approved budgets. Promote quality services through the development of Performance Improvement programs. Responsible for executing and harmonizing best practices, pathways, protocols, equipment procurement, policies, and practices in addition to identifying technology, innovation and growth opportunities. Reviews, develops, and implements departmental policies and procedures in line with the network-wide respiratory standardization initiatives.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Bachelor's or associate's degree in relevant field or comparable experience, i.e. 10 years of clinical experience in Respiratory Care.
Graduate of an AMA accredited Respiratory Care program.
3 years adult critical care experience
3 years of acute care supervisory experience
Knowledge of medical procedures, equipment, supplies, and terminology.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
Master's degree
Previous Respiratory Therapy managerial experience preferred at the manager or supervisor level
Two years experience in neonatal, pediatric and emergency medicine preferred.
Two years experience blood gas analyzer equipment preferred
Experience with EPIC HIS system preferred
Licenses and Certifications Required:
NJ State Department of Consumer Affairs Respiratory Care Practitioner License (RCP)
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification - BLS
Licenses and Certifications Preferred:
NPS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certification
Working Conditions:
Lifts a minimum of 35 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 165 lbs. and stands a minimum of 3 hours a day.
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Worksite address
hackensack, NJ, 07601, US
Who can apply
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