Respiratory Therapist Manager

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Our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare services to our community, promoting wellness and healing through innovative treatments, advanced technology, and a dedicated team of professionals. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, integrity, and excellence, ensuring that every patient receives personalized care in a safe and nurturing environment. Together, we strive to enhance the health and well-being of those we serve and to be a trusted partner in their journey to better health.

The Respiratory Therapy Manager is responsible for the supervision of Respiratory Therapy activities, as related to patient care, education, safety, program growth, and the coordination of these activities with other departments. The Respiratory Therapy Manager is directly responsible for the clinical supervision of the Respiratory Therapy staff. Assumes all duties and responsibilities of a staff respiratory therapist, when needed, including the following:
Read and follow physician orders, provide patient assessment, make recommendation for therapy and serve as a resource for physicians, nurses and other members of the health care team regarding the technical and therapeutic aspects of respiratory therapy. Implements infection control standards as required. Records results of therapy accurately and timely, for both patient care and appropriate charges. Delivers routine procedures such as humidity and aerosol therapy, medical gas administration, aerosolized drugs, percussion and postural drainage, incentive spirometry, bedside spirometric studies, PFTs, EKG's and ABG's.

Sets up and applies mechanical ventilation. Monitors patients through the use of spirometers, gauges, oximeters, physical assessment and other diagnostic techniques. Performs peak flows, vital capacity, negative inspiratory force or other special information gathering procedures to document patients' ability to be removed from ventilatory support. Ensures appropriateness of, performs and monitors patient response to weaning procedures. Responds to emergency resuscitation needs.

• Position: Respiratory Therapy Manager
• Department: Respiratory Therapy
• Location: Gateway Regional Medical Center 2100 Madison Ave. Granite City, IL 62040
• Position Status: Full-time

• Required: Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program with a Diploma or Associate's Degree
• Preferred: Additional Bachelor's degree

• Required: Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the State of Illinois
• Required: Current Basic Life Support (AHA or American Red Cross BLS) certification
• Required: Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Required: PALS and ACLS certification required within 3 months.

• Two years experience as a Respiratory Therapist required
• Management experience preferred

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans. Click Benefits Guide to see all available
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Vacation time and holiday pay
• Shift differentials
• Supportive and inclusive work environment

• The pay range for this position is $40.79 - 61.19 per hour.

Pay is determined based on various factors, including education level, years of experience, relevant certifications, and specific skills related to the position. The final compensation package will be discussed with Human Resources to ensure fairness and alignment with the candidate's qualifications.