• Job Description

  Req#: 2403001323

  POSITION SUMMARY

  Supervises and directs the activities of the Respiratory Care Department under the direction of the Director and the Medical Director. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

  POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

  MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited AMA Respiratory Care program. Associates Degree in Respiratory Care or Health Science.

  PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelors in Health Care Management

  MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 3 years of respiratory care clinical experience

  PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 1-year supervisory experience in a respiratory care area or a related clinical area.

  REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current State of Texas License and RRT

  REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): BLS obtained through approved American Heart Association Training or the Military Training Network. NRP for Neonatal areas within 6 months of hire or transfer into position. PALS for Pediatric areas with 6 months of hire or transfer into position

  #LI-RR1

  Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

  Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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  Qualifications

  Education:

  Required: Graduate of an AMA accredited respiratory care program. associate in respiratory care or health science
  Preferred: Bachelor's in Health Care Management

  Experience:

  Required: 2 years of respiratory care;
  Preferred: 1 year of supervisory experience

  Certifications:

  Required: RCP or equivalent State licensure; RRT, ACLS, PALS, and NRP

  Physical Demands:

  Responsibilities

  Monitors the annual department operating and capital budgets; supervises daily operations of assigned departments; supervises staff; assists in selection of personnel for hire and promotion; takes appropriate actions regarding counseling, disciplinary actions, demotion and termination; assists in evaluating staff performance; administers medication and treatments; performs quality control on all respiratory equipment; assists in training/orientation of students or new employees.

• About the company

  Tenet Healthcare Corporation is a multinational investor-owned healthcare services company based in Dallas, Texas, United States.

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