POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for the overall management and supervision of the respiratory therapy department, ensuring the provision of efficient and effective respiratory care services to patients. This role involves overseeing respiratory therapists, coordinating schedules, managing departmental budgets, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. The respiratory manager collaborates with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement respiratory care plans and protocols, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Provide leadership and direction to respiratory therapy staff, including hiring, training, and performance management. • Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment conducive to professional growth and development. • Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices. • Oversee equipment maintenance and supply management to ensure the availability of necessary resources for patient care. • Monitor departmental budgets and financial performance, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements. • Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized respiratory care plans for patients. • Develop and oversee educational programs for respiratory therapy staff to ensure ongoing professional development and competency. • Provide guidance and support to respiratory therapists in staying abreast of advances in respiratory care practices and technologies. • Facilitate the orientation and training of new respiratory therapy staff members. • Lead quality improvement initiatives related to respiratory care services, including data collection, analysis, and performance improvement activities. • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and hospital policies and procedures. • Ensure the delivery of high-quality respiratory therapy services, including oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, and aerosol therapy, among others. • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes. • Manages quality assurance of blood gas labs focusing on policy and procedure and meeting all CAP regulatory requirements. This will include testing, validation studies and correlations and daily maintenance.
LEADERSHIP ACCOUNTABILITIES (Supervisor/Manager)
• Define and communicate a clear, compelling vision for the team that effectively ties into the mission and vision of Health First, and inspirationally leads the team to achieve that vision. • Provide leadership, motivation, coaching, feedback and support to strengthen growth, development and wellness at work to build and foster effective, high performing teams. • Lead change through effective communication, explaining the connection and value to the organization, creating stronger buy-in and urgency, while understanding impact to the team to obtain commitment. • Demonstrate openness to hearing diverse ideas and thoughts; create a sense of inclusivity; and encourage collaboration across teams to help break down silos to meet the team's and organization's goals. • Recruit, select, grow, and retain highly engaged, high performing diverse and inclusive associates. • Demonstrate fiscal acumen and contribute to and support the strategic direction of the areas of responsibility and organization.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Associate degree in respiratory therapy or related field Licensure: Current state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist Certification: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential ACLs/BLS/PALS/NRP
WORK EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in respiratory therapy Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Proficient in Microsoft Office - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint Ability to analyze complex clinical scenarios and apply strong critical thinking skills Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with physicians, hospital staff, and vendors
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physically agile; may require walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching frequently. May occasionally include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance. May require moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders, or overhead. May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift. May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting, and/or low to loud noise. May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines. Communicating with others to exchange information. Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks. Workspace may vary from open to confined. May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.
BENEFITS
At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.
SCHEDULE Full-Time Shift Times: 8:00am-4:30pm Paygrade: 43