Respiratory Manager
Salem, OR, US
Respiratory Therapy
Full Time
Job ID: #10535
Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus
Department: SH Respiratory Care
Position Type: Full Time
Start Time: 7:00
Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.
We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There’s something about Salem, Oregon!
The Respiratory Manager is responsible for the following functions:
- Demonstrate and build commitment: Communicate the importance of the organization’s mission, vision and values; demonstrate commitment to the mission, vision and values by showing their connection to hospital, department and individual activities; ensure employees understand their role and responsibilities in achieving organizational success.
- Expect and reward excellence: Establish and communicate clear expectations; provide ongoing coaching and feedback; confront behaviors that violate values or standards; acknowledge and celebrate excellent performance; encourage initiative; provide timely and thorough performance reviews.
- Create a positive work environment: Make high quality staffing decisions; promote collaboration and teamwork; involve staff in planning, decision-making and solving team conflicts; understand, interpret and consistently apply the organization’s policies and procedures; respect divergent viewpoints.
- Communicate effectively: Model open, clear and consistent communication; demonstrate effective listening – listen to understand; ensure that employees are informed about department and hospital goals, strategies and action plans.
- Create a learning environment: Create opportunities for employees to develop their skills and abilities; continue own education to strengthen knowledge and meet current and future goals; delegate responsibility according to the individual’s skill, knowledge and abilities.
- Plan strategically and manage resources to produce desired results: Develop and manage an effective plan for direction of areas of responsibility; achieve results within budgetary parameters; understand regulatory issues and ensure compliance.
- Initiates appropriate plan of care to address holistic, age-specific needs and reflect the patient's changing condition. Uses appropriate skills related to knowledge of specific age needs and behaviors when communicating with and treating patients.
- Educates and insures that all RC patients are identified by verbal response and arm band prior to procedure, and that all procedures are thoroughly explained to patient, with procedure consent form signed (if appropriate) and history obtained prior to procedure.
- Educates and insures that all RC procedures are coordinated and performed with professionalism, accuracy, quality, appropriate clinical assessment and attention to patient comfort and safety.
- Personally directs and guides the work of other RC staff, with responsibility for meeting Joint Commission, quality, productivity and performance standards; also personally complies with all standards.
- Directly interfaces with medical staff and other members of the health care team in a professional manner regarding issues relating to the RC.
- Insures that orientation programs are organized and implemented, resulting in appropriately trained staff and further substantiated by ongoing education and in-services, including Infection Control, Blood Borne Pathogens, MSDS and Safety programs; maintains current policy and procedure protocols.
- Knowledge level is maintained current with field, with reports of new developments submitted to SPD Director.
- Coordinates RC PI/CQI program through recognition and documentation of issues as they pertain to patient care and safety, participating in development, implementation and follow-up of resolutions, including interdepartmental collaboration.
- Develops and maintains an Equipment Management Program and insures that operation and maintenance of equipment is in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and departmental guidelines. All scheduled and unscheduled maintenance must be documented.
- Appropriate staffing based on workloads and specified patient needs are maintained.
- Assists SPD Director in preparing capital equipment and operations budgets within approved guidelines.
- INTEGRITY reflected in high standards of ethical and professional conduct that are reflected in our working relationships through personal responsibility, honesty, fairness, loyalty and integrity.
- RESOURCEFULNESS reflected in our belief that resourcefulness is a hallmark of management and clinical excellence. We encourage and recognize innovation and the implementation of appropriate ideas at all levels of the organization.
- STEWARDSHIP reflected in our belief that stewardship is essential in managing available resources in a fiscally sound manner, while understanding that special considerations are necessary for the needy and disadvantaged. Therefore, we are committed to being a financially viable organization to assure long-term service to our community.
- TEAMWORK reflected in our belief in individuals and departments working cooperatively as a mutually supportive team with trust, commitment, and a sense of humor.
Total Rewards Offerings:
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.
- Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
- Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Live Well Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
- Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
- Education assistance program
- Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
- Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria
- Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others
Background/Expertise:
Education:
- Bachelor Degree – Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy, Business, or related health care field is required.
Credentials:
- Basic Life Support required.
- NBRC Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner required.
- Respiratory Therapist – Active Oregon State RT License required.
Experience:
- A minimum of 4 years’ experience in the field of Respiratory Care in a hospital setting with critical care experience required.
- Minimum of 1 year experience (2+ years preferred) as a supervisor required.
Special knowledge, skills, &abilities:
- Must demonstrate good organizational skills, technical, leadership and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Must be familiar with hospital ethics and protocols, departmental procedures and policies.
- Competence in the operation of all RC equipment and performance of all associated procedures, must have an understanding of management philosophies and demonstrate leadership skills as well as exceptional clinical skills, an in-depth knowledge of Joint Commission requirements relative to RC, and a commitment to excellence.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org
Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus
Department: SH Respiratory Care
Position Type: Full Time
Start Time: 7:00
Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.
We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There’s something about Salem, Oregon!
The Respiratory Manager is responsible for the following functions:
- Demonstrate and build commitment: Communicate the importance of the organization’s mission, vision and values; demonstrate commitment to the mission, vision and values by showing their connection to hospital, department and individual activities; ensure employees understand their role and responsibilities in achieving organizational success.
- Expect and reward excellence: Establish and communicate clear expectations; provide ongoing coaching and feedback; confront behaviors that violate values or standards; acknowledge and celebrate excellent performance; encourage initiative; provide timely and thorough performance reviews.
- Create a positive work environment: Make high quality staffing decisions; promote collaboration and teamwork; involve staff in planning, decision-making and solving team conflicts; understand, interpret and consistently apply the organization’s policies and procedures; respect divergent viewpoints.
- Communicate effectively: Model open, clear and consistent communication; demonstrate effective listening – listen to understand; ensure that employees are informed about department and hospital goals, strategies and action plans.
- Create a learning environment: Create opportunities for employees to develop their skills and abilities; continue own education to strengthen knowledge and meet current and future goals; delegate responsibility according to the individual’s skill, knowledge and abilities.
- Plan strategically and manage resources to produce desired results: Develop and manage an effective plan for direction of areas of responsibility; achieve results within budgetary parameters; understand regulatory issues and ensure compliance.
- Initiates appropriate plan of care to address holistic, age-specific needs and reflect the patient's changing condition. Uses appropriate skills related to knowledge of specific age needs and behaviors when communicating with and treating patients.
- Educates and insures that all RC patients are identified by verbal response and arm band prior to procedure, and that all procedures are thoroughly explained to patient, with procedure consent form signed (if appropriate) and history obtained prior to procedure.
- Educates and insures that all RC procedures are coordinated and performed with professionalism, accuracy, quality, appropriate clinical assessment and attention to patient comfort and safety.
- Personally directs and guides the work of other RC staff, with responsibility for meeting Joint Commission, quality, productivity and performance standards; also personally complies with all standards.
- Directly interfaces with medical staff and other members of the health care team in a professional manner regarding issues relating to the RC.
- Insures that orientation programs are organized and implemented, resulting in appropriately trained staff and further substantiated by ongoing education and in-services, including Infection Control, Blood Borne Pathogens, MSDS and Safety programs; maintains current policy and procedure protocols.
- Knowledge level is maintained current with field, with reports of new developments submitted to SPD Director.
- Coordinates RC PI/CQI program through recognition and documentation of issues as they pertain to patient care and safety, participating in development, implementation and follow-up of resolutions, including interdepartmental collaboration.
- Develops and maintains an Equipment Management Program and insures that operation and maintenance of equipment is in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and departmental guidelines. All scheduled and unscheduled maintenance must be documented.
- Appropriate staffing based on workloads and specified patient needs are maintained.
- Assists SPD Director in preparing capital equipment and operations budgets within approved guidelines.
- INTEGRITY reflected in high standards of ethical and professional conduct that are reflected in our working relationships through personal responsibility, honesty, fairness, loyalty and integrity.
- RESOURCEFULNESS reflected in our belief that resourcefulness is a hallmark of management and clinical excellence. We encourage and recognize innovation and the implementation of appropriate ideas at all levels of the organization.
- STEWARDSHIP reflected in our belief that stewardship is essential in managing available resources in a fiscally sound manner, while understanding that special considerations are necessary for the needy and disadvantaged. Therefore, we are committed to being a financially viable organization to assure long-term service to our community.
- TEAMWORK reflected in our belief in individuals and departments working cooperatively as a mutually supportive team with trust, commitment, and a sense of humor.
Total Rewards Offerings:
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.
- Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
- Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Live Well Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
- Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
- Education assistance program
- Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
- Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria
- Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others
Background/Expertise:
Education:
- Bachelor Degree – Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy, Business, or related health care field is required.
Credentials:
- Basic Life Support required.
- NBRC Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner required.
- Respiratory Therapist – Active Oregon State RT License required.
Experience:
- A minimum of 4 years’ experience in the field of Respiratory Care in a hospital setting with critical care experience required.
- Minimum of 1 year experience (2+ years preferred) as a supervisor required.
Special knowledge, skills, &abilities:
- Must demonstrate good organizational skills, technical, leadership and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Must be familiar with hospital ethics and protocols, departmental procedures and policies.
- Competence in the operation of all RC equipment and performance of all associated procedures, must have an understanding of management philosophies and demonstrate leadership skills as well as exceptional clinical skills, an in-depth knowledge of Joint Commission requirements relative to RC, and a commitment to excellence.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org
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