Cardiopulmonary Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Position Details:
Full-time, 12-hour shifts, rotating schedule, shared call.

Position Summary:

The Manager of the Cardiopulmonary Department is an experienced professional who is responsible for the management of the respiratory therapists in the Cardiopulmonary/Pulmonary Rehab/Sleep Lab departments and patient-related activities, staffing and scheduling of department employees, continued monitoring of quality improvement program, oversees in and out-patient scheduling and charges, patient safety and satisfaction programs, patient/community educational and wellness programs. Coordinate and/or teach mandatory certification renewals (NRP, CPR, etc.) and other staff as needed. Participate in equipment evaluation and purchase for the department. Writes and updates policies and procedures to maintain current standard of care. Functions as staff therapist as described in staff Respiratory Therapist job description.

Requirements

Education :

High school graduate or equivalent. Associate of Science Degree or higher in Respiratory.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT). Must have current BLS certification and become ACLS, NRP certified within one (1) month of hire. Licensed to practice Respiratory Therapy in the State of Oregon. Must supply RRT diploma or transcripts.

Experience:

Five years' previous clinical experience practicing general Respiratory Therapy with experience in ICU, Labor & Delivery ICN, ER, pediatric, floor care, Cardiac Stress Testing, ABG sampling and analysis, Pulmonary Function Testing, and Cardiac Event monitoring preferred.

Summary

Employment Requirements:

To apply, please fill out an application, attach a cover letter, and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.

Successful completion of 500-hour probationary period.

Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

Disclaimer:

If claiming veteran's preference, you must submit a DD214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. If currently on active-duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active-duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Veteran's preference must be verified prior to appointment. Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference and your application will be evaluated based on the material(s) submitted.

If claiming 10-point veteran's preference you must provide the DD214 or certification requirements (see above bullet), plus the proof of entitlement of this. Failure to submit these documents could result in the determination that there is insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10-point preference.

Lake Health District is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.