Director Respiratory Therapy at APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE INC

Beckley, West Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Respiratory Therapy, Patient Care, Equipment Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Staff Management, Regulatory Compliance, Treatment Administration, Emergency Response, Training and Development, Interviewing, Evaluating, Disciplining, Licensure Management, Supply Management, Service Development, Organizational Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview The Director of Respiratory Therapy is accountable for directing and coordinating the overall operation of the Respiratory Therapy Department. Responsibilities Manages the department in an efficient manner by planning, organizing and controlling all activities of the department. Administers and/or supervises all prescribed respiratory therapy treatments. Assures that respiratory treatments are provided in compliance with physician's orders. Assures that patients who are receiving treatments are made as comfortable as possible and kept as calm as possible. Assures that respiratory equipment is maintained in proper working condition. Responds to code blue to assist medical personnel in administering urgent respiratory therapy. Manages the personnel function by interviewing, selecting, evaluating, disciplining and terminating personnel or recommending such action as necessary. Assures that employees receive orientation and required in-service training and that they maintain required licensure or certification. Determines staffing needs and patterns and recommends appropriate staffing levels and classifications consistent with unit position authorization. Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the field to allow recommendation of new services, products and equipment. Maintains an adequate stock of suppllies and equipment and assure that gases are stored safely. Develops, implements, interprets and maintains work standards and procedures that are in compliance with hospital policies, governmental regulations and various regulatory agency requirements. Evaluate the quality and appropriateness of services being provided in the department through an on-going program of quality assurance. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required 1-3 years Respiratory Therapy Experience, Preferably in a Supervisory Role Preferred CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist Upon Hire Required RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Upon Hire Preferred

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Responsibilities

The Director of Respiratory Therapy is responsible for managing the overall operation of the Respiratory Therapy Department, ensuring compliance with physician's orders and maintaining patient comfort. This role includes supervising staff, managing equipment, and evaluating service quality.