DIRECTOR RESPIRATORY

Description

Director of Respiratory

Summary:

• Directs, manages, and promotes all aspects of the Respiratory Care Department, Sleep Disorders Center, Neuro-EEG-Lab, CPAP Care Center.
• Develops, maintains, and monitors annual budgets, productivity, monthly MOR reports, monthly and quarterly committee meetings, ensuring effective departmental operations. Establishes/monitors department goals with development of Quality Assurance indicators.
• Hires, trains, provides orientation and competencies for new staff therapist, technicians, assistants, secretary, and students.
• Maintains quality assurance required for ABG lab per CLIA and Joint Commission guidelines for reaccreditation.
• Oversees and assigns Lead Technician of Sleep Center to perform quality assurance with Medical Director as required by the AASM.
• Oversees Sleep Center and CPAP Care Center accreditation/re-accreditation process and maintains an overall 100% year to date total productivity.
• Demonstrates and encourages team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.
• Upholds and promotes patient safety and quality.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care from AMA approved respiratory therapy school or related field required. Registered Respiratory Therapist required (RRT). Must have current Alabama License for Respiratory Therapy.

Experience:

Approximately two-three years of progressively more responsible related work experience necessary to gain complete understanding of respiratory therapy principles and procedures to aid in resolution of difficult work-related problems. Supervisory and clinical experience in field work appraisals.

Additional Skills / Abilities:

Able to generate and maintain reports for budgeting purposes, public speaking experience, member of AARC, able to utilize great customer service, able to resolve conflict resolution

Salary : $74,300 - $94,100