Job Information
Banner Health Associate Manager, Respiratory Therapy in Sun City West, Arizona
Primary City/State:
Sun City West, Arizona
Department Name:
Respiratory Thrpy-Hosp
Work Shift:
Night
Job Category:
Clinical Care
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center excels in providing extraordinary health care to residents of the northwest Valley of metro Phoenix and is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. With 391 licensed beds, the hospital provides a wide range of services, including acute medical and surgical services as well as intensive care, emergency and urgent care, inpatient/outpatient surgery, cardiac catheterization, neurology, orthopedics, oncology, urology, pulmonary, obstetrics and gynecology, outpatient diagnostic services, and adult behavioral services.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides comprehensive care coordination for patients and leadership to staff. The intensity of care coordination provided is situational and appropriate based on patient needs and in collaboration with physician and other medical staff. This position is accountable for the quality of clinical services delivered to patients.
CORE FUNCTIONS
Facilitates daily clinical operations, providing leadership, encouraging teamwork and maximizing the effectiveness and efficiency of available personnel through preparation and distribution of daily work assignments.
Hires, trains, conducts performance evaluations, and directs the workflow for the staff. This position is also accountable for participating in the development and implementation of department goals and objectives.
Participates in the orientation, training and continuing development of staff and provides focused education to other healthcare providers.
Assesses work in progress and modification of assignments as changes in demand and types of services occur, optimizing patient outcomes.
Serves as a real-time resource and assists with clinical expertise for staff and physicians for problem-solving on patients, processes, and family issues.
Establishes and promotes a collaborative relationship with physicians and other members of the health care team.
Assists in the development, modification and implementation of departmental programs, processes, policies and procedures.
Provides daily clinical operational, financial and managerial leadership. Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: Physicians and their office staff, community agencies, vendors and regulatory agencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associates or technical degree.
Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). RRT required for all new hires to the position after October 1, 2015. Incumbents in the position as of October 1, 2015 must possess their RRT by October 1, 2017. A current license in state practiced as required by state law. Basic Life Support (BLS) required. In Home Care setting, must possess valid drivers license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
In-depth knowledge of clinical techniques, applications and equipment as typically obtained through three years of clinical experience and one year of supervisory experience. Must possess highly effective human relation skills necessary to interface with patients, families, staff and other healthcare personnel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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