Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values
Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.
Position Summary
The role of the Respiratory Care Manager reports to the Director of Therapy Services. This position is responsible for day-to-day management of the Respiratory Therapy team. This position will address personnel, production, and system issues and are responsible for overseeing and supporting the continued development of the respiratory therapy team.
Essential Position Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and direction in accordance with department and/or organization goals and objectives.
- Assist in the development and implementation of short and long-term goals for the three therapy services teams.
- Interview, hire, evaluate staff performance, and when necessary, assist in resolving complex employee relations matters.
- Create staffing schedule and ensure proper staffing levels are maintained by evaluating patient census.
- Study trends and variances in the respiratory therapy industry and ensure financial resources are properly budgeted.
- Ensure accreditation, legal, and medical compliance are managed and maintained and remain knowledgeable regarding regulations at the local, state, and federal level.
- Effectively manage department needs regarding equipment, space, moves, signage, cleaning, PPE, supplies, etc.
- Ensure that all Washington Regional policies and procedures are effectively communicated to and implemented by all staff.
- Ensure staff are properly oriented, trained, and remain current in relevant competencies and partner with educator as needed.
- Assist with implementation and monitoring of department budget.
- Assist with technical direction in evaluation and proper treatment for patients.
- Ensure quality care is provided by staff through direct supervision and feedback.
- Maintain culture of safety and recommends workflow changes, as appropriate.
- Maintain positive and productive working relationship with interdisciplinary team through effective and timely communication.
- Ensure patient charges are accurate and submitted on a timely basis through chart audits.
- Maintain records pertinent to personnel and operations of the department.
- Coordinate changes and/or updates to electronic medical record templates, as needed.
- Perform quality review and submit performance optimization ideas on proper charting techniques in outpatient and inpatient settings for all staff.
Qualifications
- Minimum Education: Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with a masters or higher, required.
- Licensure and Certifications: Arkansas Respiratory Therapy License and CPR, required. ACLS, PALS, and NRP required within 6 months of date of hire or transfer; STABLE preferred. Valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance, required.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory and/or leadership role with a focus in respiratory therapy care, required. Minimum 4 years of healthcare experience, required.
Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. Occasional travel between system facilities is required. This position has exposure to body fluids, radiation, and communicable diseases. This position serves a culturally and linguistically diverse population. This position serves a broad age range including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients.
Notice: This job description is designed to provide an overview of the essential and principal duties and responsibilities of the position. The job description is not designed or intended to cover or set forth a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Washington Regional reserves the right in its absolute discretion to change duties, responsibilities or activities or assign new duties, responsibilities or activities at any time with or without notice. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
