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We are offering the opportunity to lead the Respiratory team at an academic medical center in a rural environment. Experience incredible facilities, academic rigor, and a commitment to compassionate care in an environment that allows the respiratory therapists you will lead, to thrive in a growing department. Plans for, leads, coordinates and facilitates the provision of quality care and service for patients requiring respiratory care. Facilitates the procurement of supplies/equipment and provides for adequate numbers and mix of staff to deliver respiratory care. Provides leadership, consultation and collaboration with administrators and other members of the health care team to design, evaluate and improve patient care systems and processes.
Job Responsibility:
Manages the hiring process
Plans adequate staffing and adjustments on a daily basis, based on patient needs and staff skill mix
Evaluates and manages performance of staff members, to include coaching and performance management processes
Develops, implements, and evaluates unit and organizational policies, procedures and goals
Encourages, supports and provides educational opportunities for staff development
Develops and maintains operational budget for the unit
Monitors patient revenues, expenses and operation expenses (salaries and capital) and provides required reports to administration
Ensures that respiratory specific equipment meet necessary standards
Monitors utilization of equipment
Fosters an environment with open communication and ensures decision making at the point of service
Assumes accountability for continuous quality and regulatory management directives
Ensures quality and appropriateness of patient care
Facilitates and monitors activities related to the delivery of patient care, assuring evidenced based practice and minimum practice standards are achieved in clinical areas
Administers respiratory care to patients, as needed, to maintain clinical skills
Assesses particular patient requirements or as support to patient care unit staff
Collaborates with patients, families and the health care team to support the patient plan of care
Support education and staff development through participation and support of research, education, informatics, quality and patient safety, and professional development
Along with the Clinical Specialist for respiratory care, assumes responsibility for the orientation of new staff
Collaborates with Clinical Instructors in planning, implementation and evaluation of students’ clinical experience
Collaborates with the Clinical Specialist to educate, train and develop staff to assure competency and provide professional growth and development
Supports and/or participates in research programs
Performs other duties as required or assigned
Requirements:
Bachelors in Respiratory Care, or Associates in Respiratory Care with Bachelors in related field which may include Business or Health Care Management
Previous Supervisory or Management Experience Required