Respiratory Therapist

Overview Oversees and coordinates the day-to-day operations of Respiratory Therapy under medical direction to ensure safe and accurate testing. Collaborates with the Director to develop and implement a Quality Assurance Program and to ensure testing meets current practice standards. Is responsible for assisting with staff selection, orientation of staff, scheduling staff, ensuring policy and procedures reflect current practice standards as well as ensuring the lab is stocked with adequate and appropriate supplies. Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience Minimum of 5 years of Sleep Technologists experience. Excellent organizational skills. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to perform all the functions contained in the Sleep Technologist’s job description Capable of scoring results and ensuring scoring consistency among other technologists Must be able to work within a budget. Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience Able to communicate effectively with all age groups Command of verbal and written English, demonstration of clinical competence, ability to set up a variety of clinical equipment. Educational Requirements Graduate of an AMA approved program for Respiratory Care or Sleep Medicine AS or BA/BS preferred. License/Certification Current MA Respiratory license CRT, or RRT Age Specific Criteria Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas. Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr