Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

The Respiratory Manager is accountable for overall management of Respiratory services for inpatient and outpatients.  Hires Respiratory Therapist; insures staff competency; participate in ongoing staff development activities; evaluates performance of staff; directs ongoing evaluation of safety and quality of patient care; develops annual operating and capital equipment budgets in accordance with organizational and patient care needs; plans and controls staff and supply utilization within allocated funds; collaborates with administrative, medical and interdisciplinary staff in the analysis and improvement of programs systems and staff development; provides direct patient care as necessary.

Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE)

Holidays: 9 observed holidays per year

Compensation range: The hired applicant's placement within the range is based on qualifications, professional experience and education.

• Interviews, hires, and recommends termination of employees in accordance with Human Resources policies and procedures and in consultation with the Director
• Communicates job duties to staff in a clear, understandable, and concise manner; plans, directs, and supervises work of assigned staff utilizing positive communications and effective problem solving skills
• Evaluates department staffing/scheduling requirements, taking into account requests for holiday/vacation time; recommends appropriate use of per diem staff
• Communicates in an appropriate and timely manner with Director; seeks input, provides accurate information and makes recommendations for policy and/or practice change
• Monitors appropriate quality indicators; identifies real problems and issues
• Keeps informed of recent developments and trends in the field
• Ensures patient care equipment is not responsible for any hazard or injury to a patient or staff through ongoing preventative maintenance as outlined by policies and procedures

Note:  This is not an all-inclusive list of this job's responsibilities.  The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Education

• Associate Respiratory Therapy preferred
• Certificate Respiratory Therapy preferred

Experience

• 3 years Pediatric Critical Care required
• Knowledge of Respiratory Care Practice Guidelines required

Certification and Licensures

• National Board for Respiratory Care required
• RT License in state of practice required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required