System Manager, Respiratory Sleep Lab

The System Manager, Respiratory and Sleep Lab is responsible for supervising the respiratory therapy staff across all three charity sites. This position oversees the day-to-day operations of assigned departments, which may include clinical oversights, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, educational and training program(s), human resources management and/or other areas. In addition, the System Manager is responsible for the management of the charity Sleep Lab Services.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day staffing schedules for respiratory therapists.
• Assigns projects to clinical and non-clinical staff under scope of responsibility.
• Plans and reviews policies for areas of responsibilities.
• Implements operational policies and procedures and ensure operational efficiency is maintained throughout the department.
• Implements process improvement initiatives; creates/updates policies and procedures on a regular basis.
• Participates in the selection of new equipment, future planning, and development.
• Enforces safety rules and regulations.
• Provides an in-service education for the department and other personnel.
• Keeps abreast of current developments in the field through publications, lectures, and conferences.
• Oversees equipment maintenance and care.
• Maintains adequate amounts of supplies.
• Maintains departmental statistics.
• Ensures the department's conformance to quality assurance standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Manages relationship with Sleep Lab Vendor, and quality assurance standards.
• Ensures all billing and scheduling is completed for respiratory and sleep lab.

Qualifications / Requirements

Experience: Five years of Respiratory experience and minimum of 2 to 3 years of supervisory Respiratory Therapy experience required.

Education: Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.

Licenses / Certification: Clinical licensed Respiratory Therapist with registration issued by New York State required.

Other

• Strong planning, prioritizing and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to think and act independently as well as in a team environment.

Special Requirements

• Strong computer and keyboarding skills including MS Office applications.
• Demonstrated customer services skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.