Manager, Respiratory Care

ResponsibilitiesEnsures the delivery of competent and efficient patient care through appropriate coordination of clinical services, to provide guidance in the attainment of clinical goals and to promote teamwork among all personnel to ensure that standards for clinical outcomes and regulatory agencies are met. Key Accountabilities:Regularly meets with staff, keeps department updated of new care practices, policies and expectations.

Safety standards and performance improvement initiatives are clearly explained to staff and monitored for compliance. Able to manage multiple staff and situations, ensures fiscal responsibility for the department to meet or exceed budget expectations. Communicates with staff, physicians, other departments, patients and families in a professional manner, and ensures confidentiality where pertinent.

Assures that departments are in compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. Provides timely follow up to corrections of any identified deficiencies. Assures positive working relationships exist in the departments supervised, and works consistently on patient satisfaction and employee satisfaction initiatives.

QualificationsRequired:Three years in respiratory careBachelor DegreeRegistered Respiratory Therapist (National) AND Respiratory Therapist (State)Desired:One year leadership experience