MANAGER RESPIRATORY CARE
UHS
Summary
The Respiratory Care Manager, with oversight by and in collaboration with the Respiratory Care Director, provides leadership guidance for respiratory therapy team members in the Respiratory Care Department. This Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the respiratory department ensuring top-quality patient care and compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
Job description
Position Summary
The Respiratory Care Manager, with oversight by and in collaboration with the Respiratory Care Director, provides leadership guidance for respiratory therapy team members in the Respiratory Care Department. This Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the respiratory department ensuring top-quality patient care and compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
What You Will Do
- All functions of a SR RT plus the following
- Displays positive traits and qualities needed for a successful Manager; has the ability to work with changes in the environment and participate as a team player.
- Maintains adequate staffing levels and responds to shortage/turnover as required with a minimum impact on services.
- Manages the hiring, training, and performance evaluation of respiratory care staff
- Holds team members accountable for a positive work environment and patient care that meets the unit’s quality improvement initiatives.
- Continuously strives to improve department services and organizational performance.
- Implements department goals and objectives in order to improve service delivery.
- Monitors the use and maintenance of respiratory care equipment and orders new equipment and/or supplies as needed.
- Reviews and analyzes department performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions
Requirements
- Graduated from an accredited respiratory program with at least an associate degree.
- Current Oklahoma RCP license.
- NBRC Registered (RRT) credentials required and maintained per NBRC.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 6 months of hire and renewed as necessary to remain certified.
- ACLS required within 6 months of hire and renewed as necessary to remain certified.
- PALS required within 6 months of hire and renewed as necessary to remain certified.
- NRP required within 6 months of hire and renewed as necessary to remain certified.
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
Benefits
- Tuition Assistance
- Sign on bonus
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounts with local providers
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.