Assistant Manager for Respiratory Care Services - The University of Chicago Medicine

Job Description

(RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist Assistant Manager, Respiratory Therapist, Assistant Manager/Supervisor, Job,The Respiratory Care Services Department, Adults, Rotational/Hybrid/Flexible, University of Chicago Medicine Hyde Park, IL 

We're hiring for a (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist Assistant Manager/Supervisor for Adults for full time working in a flexible position with hours between 1st and 2nd shift (Start Time between 10:00AM-3:00PM)  for the University of Chicago Medicine Hyde Park, IL.

The Respiratory Care Services Department at the University of Chicago Medicine is committed to providing quality individualized care for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients through the employment of highly trained (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist, advanced technology and defined patient protocols. 

In this role, the (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist Assistant Manager for Adults will be responsible and accountable for over-seeing the operations and patient care duties of the Adult Hospital Respiratory Therapy Care Services department. Duties include completing daily assignments, quality audits and Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) boards, facilitating daily huddles with staff, and directing delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care in a financially responsible manner. This is in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Respiratory Care Services Manager (RCSM).  ARCSM supports RCSM with 24/7 coverage of the unit in creating, maintaining and adapting the scheduling of all staff on the 6-week scheduling periods.  In the absence of the RCSM, the ARCSM assumes responsibility for the unit.

  (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist Assistant Manager/Supervisor Education and Experience Requirements: 

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational body is required.
• Must be a graduate of a CoARC approved school of Respiratory Care Services.
• Must have two or more years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Must have three or more years of management or supervisory experience.
• Must hold a current RCS license in the state of Illinois.
• Must be a current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Must be an active member of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC).
• Must actively hold a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must actively hold an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Must actively hold a Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an Educator role.
• Experience as a working as a Lead.
• Previous management experience

Position Details

• Job Type/PTE: Full Time (1.0 PTE)
• Shift:“Hybrid/Rotational/Flexible between 1st and 2nd shift based on departmental and organizational needs with input from incumbent on achieving quality work-life balance.”
• Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services (Adult)
• CBA Code: Non-Union

Bring your career to the next level as a (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist Assistant Manager with The Respiratory Care Services Department a hospital that is thriving; from patient satisfaction to employee engagement, we are at the Forefront of Medicine. Take advantage of all we have to offer and #BringYourPassiontotheForefront. Uni

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.  The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.