Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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- Oversee daily respiratory therapy operations, staffing, and workflow
- Supervise, coach, and evaluate respiratory therapy staff
- Serve as a clinical and technical resource while providing direct patient care as needed
- Support quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, and department standards
- Participate in equipment evaluations, product implementation, staff education, and evidence-based practice initiatives
Job Qualifications
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Bachelors degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from NBRC
Respiratory Therapy License from the Board of California
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (PALSs) (preferred)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certificate (NRP) (preferred)
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Minimum 5 years of experience working as Respiratory Therapist
Minimum 2 years of experience as a manager/supervisor (preferred)
Deep understanding of the clinical field and related equipment
Ability to lead staff, coordinate schedules, and manage departmental operations
Skill in assessing patient needs, prioritizing interventions, and providing guidance to staff
Effectively communicate with physicians, nurses, patients, and families
Ability to educate staff on new techniques, equipment, and policies
Resolving staffing, equipment, or patient care issues effectively
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.