POSITION OVERVIEW:

Provides overall leadership, direction, and management of the Respiratory Services Department. Oversees the day-to-day delivery of professional services and helps ensure that the care provided is consistent with established policies and procedures in a safe, appropriate and cost-effective manner. Accountable for the supervision and development of staff, provides input into planning/monitoring of department operations and staff competency assessments and assists in recommendations for capital and operating budgets annually, ensuring areas of responsibility operate within approved budgets.
Job Description:

EDUCATION:

Other: Graduate of an AMA approved respiratory care program

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

8 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge in current Respiratory Care services technologies for neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric populations and their respective applications are required.
Interpersonal skills necessary to tactfully direct the efforts of diverse health care professionals to meet patient’s needs.
Knowledge of the Joint Commission regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, Title 22 regulations, Respiratory Care Practice Act, Respiratory Care Clinical Practice Guidelines, Center for Disease Control (CDC) Guidelines, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations, and Consumer Assistance Programs (CAP) regulations.
Ability to work with a wide variety of staff, from diverse backgrounds and with varying skill levels.
Demonstrates tactical and analytical thinking and planning skills, and is able to develop plan to accomplish objectives, identify obstacles and resolve operational issues.
Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service and achieving business results.
Demonstrates ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues.

WEEKEND REQUIREMENTS:

Occasionally

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