Direct and manage all administrative and clinical functions of the Respiratory Therapy Department. Oversee staffing, training, competency assessment, policy development, regulatory compliance (NYS and Joint Commission), equipment procurement and maintenance, payroll, scheduling, and departmental statistics. Provide or supervise patient care across the lifespan and implement new procedures in collaboration with Pulmonologists and Medical Director.
Job Summary & Responsibilities Pay Range
Must have a working knowledge of both the administrative and the technical aspects of the Respiratory Therapy Department. Capable of directing personnel to perform in a smooth and efficient manner. Capable of running all aspects of the Respiratory Department. Supervises and in-services Respiratory Therapists in the delivery of care to patients over the age span between infant and geriatric, and the use of appropriate equipment for each age group.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plans short and long range goals, objectives and priorities of department in consultation with the Respiratory Administrator and/or the Medical Director.
- Maintains overall responsibility, along with the Respiratory Administrator, for department personnel and related activities, i.e., selection, evaluation, promotion, suspension, and termination in accordance with Medical Center Policy.
- Develops and updates departmental Policy and Procedure Manual to maintain standards and regulations along with Medical Director.
- Responsible, along with the Medical Director, for compliance with New York State Department of Health and Joint Commission on accreditation of hospital's regulations as they apply to Respiratory Therapy.
- Investigates and implements new procedure, techniques and programs with input from the Pulmonologists.
- Oversees department preventative maintenance and repair program.
- Orients new employees to both the Medical Center and Department.
- Assigns personnel. Monitors workload to assure adequate coverage.
- Responsible for maintaining staff records and personnel files and prepares monthly schedules.
- Coordinates Departmental and Medical Center in-services and staff training. Maintains records of all in-services' topics and participation. These in-services shall cover a patient population ranging form infant to geriatric.
- Responsible for assessing staff qualification and competency.
- Investigates, purchases, and maintains equipment as well as orders routine supplies from vendors.
- Prepares a bi-weekly payroll.
- Prepares and maintains monthly statistics of Respiratory Care Department.
- Performs other functions as a Respiratory Therapist.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Science Degree - Registered Respiratory Therapist
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 6 years supervisory experience in respiratory care.
LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- NYS DOE Registration Certificate License
- National Board Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:
- Plans short and long range goals, objectives and priorities of department in consultation with the Respiratory Administrator and/or Medical Director.
- Maintains overall responsibility, along with the Respiratory Administrator, for department personnel and related activities, i.e., selection, evaluation, promotion, suspension, in accordance with Medical Center Policy.
- Develops and updates Departmental Policy and Procedure Manual to maintain standards and regulations along with Medical Director
- Responsible, along with the Medical Director, for compliance with New York State Department of Health and Joint Commission on accreditation of hospital's regulations as they apply to Respiratory Therapy.
Salary Range: $165K-$175K
Saint Joseph's Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.
$165K-$175K
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