Manager Respiratory Care

WVU Medicine•Ripley, WV

About The Position

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Requirements

Associate's degree AND five (5) years of Respiratory therapy experience AND two (2) years of supervisory experience OR Bachelor’s degree AND three (3) years of respiratory therapy experience AND two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Respiratory Therapist license issued by the applicable state where services will be performed: WV: Licensed Respiratory Therapist Registered (LRTR) through the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
To be completed as established by department: (Administered at Department level) 1. ACLS 2. PALS 3. NRP 4. STABLE 5. Point of Care Technician through the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources
Requires good interpersonal communication skills when in contact with public, patients, staff and physicians.
Requires multi-tasking, problem solving and decision making abilities.
Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods of time.
Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.
Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment for patient care.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree from an academic institution in a related major.
Advanced credentials from National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Responsibilities

Oversees the daily operations of the Respiratory Care and Pulmonary Services.
Determines the department's organizational needs in terms of services offered and staffing requirements.
Monitors activities of practitioners to ensure maintenance of standards established by the Respiratory Care/Pulmonary Department, American Association for Respiratory Care, National Board for Respiratory Care, West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care, Joint Commission or DNV, College of American Pathologists, The National Fire Protection Agency and the American Thoracic Society Standards for Pulmonary Functions.
Participates in planning and implementing change and maintaining and improving productivity through attendance and participation in staff meetings, committees, task forces, projects and discussions with Administrative Director.
Carries out special projects as designated by Administration in order to meet the needs of the patients, the department and the organization.
Serves as a key resource for Respiratory Care and other healthcare personnel as related to respiratory care policies/procedures and acts as departmental liaison in conjunction with Administration.
Monitors and assures clinical competency of Respiratory Care and Pulmonary Services personnel and the appropriateness and effectiveness of care delivered through the use of the Hospital’s performance improvement process and quality assurance plan.
Provides feedback regarding employee performance through appropriate use of the departmental/hospital reward and recognition programs, coaching reports, and progressive disciplinary process.
Coordinates staffing needs including interviewing and hiring of personnel, scheduling, and other related activities.
Actively participates in achievement of goals and objectives Respiratory Care and Pulmonary Services and departmental personnel.
Participates in financial activities including the budgetary process and monitoring of expenditures.
Provides assistance with employee education through coordination of clinical in-services and other staff/leadership development activities.
Actively participates in departmental, interdepartmental and hospital-wide committees for the overall improvement of the institution