Respiratory Therapy Director

Job Description

About the Role

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.

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 from 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.

Educational 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

Salary Range: $165k-$175

Saint Joseph’s is an equal opportunity employer.