Manager Respiratory Therapy-Westfield

Join Community Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology.

It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.

Make a Difference The Manager Respiratory Therapy is accountable and responsible for the quality of services and care rendered by the Respiratory Care Staff. NICU Level 3 experience is highly preferred. Effectiveness and efficiency in performing supervisory duties are essential to maintaining this position.

The Manager directly oversees the operation of the department including all respiratory care clinical functions (diagnostic and therapeutic), assigned financial and benchmarking data, as well as quality improvement processes. Exceptional Skills and Qualifications Applicants for this position should be able to collaborate with others in a team setting, have excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude toward problem-solving. 2 year / Associate Degree : Associate of Science Degree from an accredited college or university in Respiratory Care or its equivalent (Required) 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Healthcare Administration Business Administration or related healthcare field (Required) Master's Degree (preferred) In lieu of the above education requirements, a combination of experience and education will be considered.

Required Certifications/Licensures: (Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)) (Required) 3+ years: Supervisory experience is preferred with clinical experience in Critical Care, OB, Pediatric, Geriatric, and Neonatal patient populations. Must have a working knowledge of Joint Commission Accreditation of Health Organization regulations, Indiana State Board of Health regulations, College of American Pathologist regulations, and quality improvement processes.

Must be knowledgeable of department and hospital financial processes. (Required) 3 + years: Minimum three (3) years of respiratory therapy experience in a Level III NICU or higher setting (Required) A functional knowledge of the Respiratory Care Department. Must be able to perform the duties of a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Assures that staffing plan and other targets, such as quality and other KPI targets are met in support of PRIIDE Values. Ensures timely feedback to staff regarding job competencies and related targets. Updates, revises, and develops policies and procedures for Respiratory Care.

Ensures quality on-boarding to department, job, and Network of new employees. Ensures compliance with JCAHO, State Department of Health, CLIA and other regulatory bodies. Communicates respectfully, openly, honestly and directly in accordance with Network Standards of behavior.

Demonstrate skills in team building and leading the team to a shared vision. Investigates incident reports or quality issues and provides follow-up as needed. Hold self and others accountable to the highest standards.

Develop, implement and manage all resources (human, material and financial) to support patient care needs while meeting the operating margins and financial targets for areas which accountable. Actively involved in organizational structures and systems to influence decision-making regarding patient care services. Collaborate with the Senior Regulatory Analysts and leadership to ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and accreditation standards.

Communicate information regarding regulations, policies, procedures, and other necessary information to all personnel utilizing available and appropriate dissemination resources. Self-Awareness: Understands own and others' preferences and is able to adapt behavior according to others' needs. Drives personal development by using a combination of feedback, reflection and humility to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.

Asks for help and encourages involvement. Listens and responds with empathy All other duties as assigned Why Community? At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration.

We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.

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