Manager, Respiratory Therapy

Overview

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 within the facility. Supervise all administrative and technical service of this department, delegating appropriate responsibilities to supervisors and coordinators. Ensure departmental compliance with Medical Center and regulatory agency standards. Operate departments within approved budgets. Promote quality services through the development of Performance Improvement programs. Integral member of the network respiratory council, under the direction of the Network Chief Nursing Executive ('CNE') and appointed respiratory therapy Chief Nursing Officer ('CNO'), 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.

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in relevant field or comparable experience: 10 years of clinical experience in Respiratory Care
• Graduate of an AMA accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Minimum of 3 years adult critical care experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of acute care supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of medical procedures, equipment, supplies, and terminology.

• Master's degree.
• Previous Respiratory Therapy managerial experience preferred at the manager or director level.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in neonatal, pediatric and emergency medicine preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years experience using arterial blood gas analyzing equipment preferred.
• Experience with EPIC HIS system preferred.

• NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• NJ Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

• Neonatal Pediatric Specialty Certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification.
• Hospital Certification.

• Regular contact with medical personnel and its visitors.

• Lifts a minimum of 35 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 165 lbs. and stands a minimum of 3 hours a day.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!