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Under the direction of the Medical Director and Director of Respiratory Therapy, the Assistant Director provides day-to-day operational leadership for Respiratory Therapy services and serves as the Director's designee as assigned. The role ensures safe, high-quality, cost-effective respiratory care and regulatory compliance, including oversight of Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Laboratory operations and Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) programs, including i-STAT.

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:<ul><li>Under the direction of the Medical Director and Director of Respiratory Therapy, the Assistant Director provides day-to-day operational leadership for Respiratory Therapy services and serves as the Director's designee as assigned. The role ensures safe, high-quality, cost-effective respiratory care and regulatory compliance, including oversight of Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Laboratory operations and Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) programs, including i-STAT.</li></ul>SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Director of Respiratory TherapyRESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:<ul><li>Direct and coordinate daily Respiratory Therapy operations, including staffing, workflow, patient care delivery, and service recovery.</li><li>Serve as the Director's backup/designee as assigned; support department planning, budgeting, and resource utilization.</li><li>Lead, coach, and develop staff through onboarding, scheduling support, performance management, retention efforts, and conflict resolution.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable standards and policies (CAP, CUA, The Joint Commission, and hospital policies) for Respiratory Therapy and ABG Laboratory services.</li><li>Oversee ABG Laboratory and POCT programs, including QC, proficiency testing, validations, maintenance, documentation, and regulatory reporting.</li><li>Coordinate POCT training and competency for applicable personnel; maintain i-STAT/ABG analyzers and manage supplies and vendor relationships.</li><li>Drive performance improvement and patient safety initiatives; collect, analyze, and report key quality /operational metrics.</li><li>Provide direct respiratory care and perform ABG sampling/analysis as needed to meet operational demands..</li></ul>The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE <ul><li>Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care or related field.</li><li>Current Louisiana Respiratory Therapist license.</li><li>CPR, ACLS, PALS, and NRP per hospital policy; maintains CEUs and required in-services.</li><li>Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.</li><li>Two (2) to three (3) years of supervisory/leadership experience.</li><li>Experience with ABG Laboratory oversight and POCT programs (QC, PT, validations, competency, documentation).</li><li>Familiarity with CAP, CUA, and The Joint Commission</li></ul>Physical Demands/Work Environment<ul><li>Requires frequent walking/standing, moderate lifting, and the ability to operate respiratory, laboratory, and computer equipment in a clinical environment.</li><li>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</li></ul>“Experience Memorial” is more than a slogan, it’s the care we provide our patients and it’s the commitment to our community and our team members. As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated.Working at Lake Charles Memorial Health System | Great Place To Work®

Lake Charles Memorial Health System

Assistant Director of Respiratory

Analysis Skills

Budget Management

Coaching

Conflict Resolution

Documentation

Hospital

Laboratory

Laboratory Equipment

Laboratory Management

Laboratory Operations

Leadership

Maintain Compliance

Multitasking

Onboarding

Operations

Organizational Culture

Organizational Skills

Patient Care

Patient Safety

People Management

Performance Management

Physical Demands

Process Improvement

Quality Control

Quality Metrics

Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory Reports

Resource Utilization

Respiratory Therapy

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

Testing

The Joint Commission (TJC)

Training/Teaching

Vendor/Supplier Relations

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Respiratory Therapist will be under the supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Services Medical Director and Department Manager, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with specific physician’s orders, department policies and procedures. Well-established hospital located north of Lake Charles, LA is looking for a full-time permanent Respiratory Therapist to join their team.

Well-established hospital located north of Lake Charles, LA is looking for a full-time permanent Respiratory Therapist to join their team. Details are below. Pay: $24.36 - $ 36.55/hour Respiratory Therapist Opportunity: <ul><li>The position would be day shift from 7a - 7p. </li><li>Respiratory Therapist will be under the supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Services Medical Director and Department Manager, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with specific physician’s orders, department policies and procedures </li><li>Collaborating with doctors to develop treatment plans and educating patients/families on breathing exercises and equipment use </li></ul>Respiratory Therapist Qualifications: <ul><li>Must have CRT or RRT </li><li>Open to a new grad Respiratory Therapist </li><li>Communication, compassion, empathy, attention to detail, problem-solving, teamwork, and staying calm under pressure. </li></ul>The Surrounding Environment: <ul><li>Recognized for its strong community spirit </li><li>Offers nearby natural escapes for paddling and exploring, with lush waterways </li><li>A welcoming community with a suburban-rural mix </li></ul><div> </div>

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