Job Description

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Manages and directs all aspects of respiratory care operations and planning within the area. Coordinates with other area managers to ensure common departmental goals are met. Acts as a liaison to physicians, administration, patients/families, and other disciplines for the department.

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

Education:

-Must be a graduate of a Respiratory Care Program from an accredited American Medical Association (AMA) program.

-Must have an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care.

-Prefer a Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care, Business Administration, Health Care Management or Science.

Experience:

-Must have six years of Respiratory Care Practitioner experience, to include two years of supervisory experience.

Certification/Registration/Licensure:

-Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc. (NBRC).

-Must have a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license from either the Texas Department of State Health Services OR Texas Medical Board.

--Must have a current Healthcare Provider CPR course completion card prior to hire and/or placement in job from one of the following:

o American Heart Association

o American Red Cross Rescuer

o Military Training Network.

-Prefer certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).

Skills or Special Abilities:

-Must possess good team building and management skills.

-Must be able to communicate effectively and good interpersonal skills in dealing with all levels of staff, management, physicians and the public.

-Must be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of respiratory care techniques.

-Must demonstrate patient centered patient valued behaviors.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.