Manager of Respiratory Therapy

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center, or "CRMC", is a 25-bed, non-profit, critical access hospital serving Southeast Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma since 1949. As a rural hospital, CRMC is surprising because of its large size and wide variety of services. Although we can provide many of the same services you will find in a big city, we take great pride in our friendly and caring staff

The Manager of Respiratory Therapy is a professional Respiratory Therapist who leads CRMC's Respiratory Care department by increasing clinical aptitude in promoting an environment of patient-focused quality, learning, and collaboration. This individual will be a working supervisor who assesses and treats patients with both acute and chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system in collaboration with physicians and care providers to coordinate the best plan of care for the patient.

• Schedule staff appropriate for census and reconcile employee time report
• Perform competency evaluation, performance appraisals, employee engagement, recognition, and corrective action activities, as necessary
• Prepare and monitor unit budget
• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic interventions for respiratory conditions
• Evaluate and assess patients' respiratory needs to develop an appropriate care plan in accordance with approved protocols or by consulting with and making recommendations to physicians
• Evaluate and assess patients' ventilator needs, utilizing appropriate modes, ventilators, and technology, both invasive and non-invasive in accordance with approved protocols or by consulting with and making recommendations to physicians
• Accurate document therapy and medications administered, including pre and post assessment of therapy, diagnostic testing results, patient interventions, and physician communications
• Assure accuracy of patient charges by correct documentation
• Assist with equipment care and maintenance, cleaning and disinfection/sterilization, reassembly, and functional checks
• Maintain confidentiality of all information according to HIPAA and company policy

The Manager of Respiratory Therapy assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

• Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff, and the public
• Detail-oriented with proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Professional appearance and ease in developing rapport with others
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common, specific, and technical journals
• Accurate clinical assessment skills regarding the patient's medical condition
• Knowledge of respiratory principles and procedures
• Computer skills, including MSOffice, Outlook, and Meditech, preferred

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, required
• Registration with the National Board for Respiratory Care, required
• Current licensure with the State of Kansas, required
• 3+ years' Respiratory Therapist experience required
• BLS, ACLS and PALS, required
• Two years' supervisory experience, preferred
• Critical care experience in hospital setting, preferred

Our comprehensive compensation plan includes, the following benefits.

• Generous paid time off
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)
• 403B Retirement Savings
• Additional Voluntary Insurance
• Federal Student Loan Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Employee Assistant Program
• Free Indoor Walking Track & Gym

We are excited to learn about you and hope you join us on a shared mission serving every generation with patient centered, compassionate care. Please take a moment to visit our website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to learn how we make an impact through collaboration, innovation, and stewardship.

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our associates is critical to our success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources at HR or .