Job Information
LifePoint Health Director of Respiratory & Sleep Lab in Henderson, North Carolina
Maria Parham Health
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. With 205 licensed beds, Maria Parham Health is equipped for every health care need one can encounter. We are fully licensed by Joint Commission, the College of American Pathologists, and Rated Highest In-Patient Safety from Leapfrog.
Where We Are:
Henderson offers a great outdoors, including the region’s largest lake, providing endless hours of fun boating, fishing, water skiing, and camping. Throw in great golfing, hunting and two fantastic recreational organizations and you may find yourself having a hard time deciding what to do next!
Why Choose Us:
· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
· Competitive Paid Time Off, PTO cash out, and PTO donation programs
· Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
· Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
· Robust employee recognition and awards programs
· And much more…
Position Summary
The Respiratory Care Services Director is an individual who is responsible for supervising the daily activities and personnel of the Respiratory Care Services Department solving minor and immediate problems regarding therapy administration and working with physicians and nurses to coordinate Respiratory Patient Care. The RT manager is a key communication liaison between Practitioners and Department Directors, as well as between the Respiratory Care Services Department and other hospital personnel. As a Practitioner, ensures that quality, timely and appropriate care is provided to patients of any age including: neonatal, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric through patient assessment and treatment; through implementation of quality improvement, utilization review and clinical education programs.
Reports to:Executive Director of Operations
Responsibilities of the Position
Fulfills obligation of Department need.
Assists in implementation of the philosophy, objectives, standards policies, and procedures for the Respiratory Care Services.
Participates in implementing planned changes and activities to improve Respiratory Care delivery.
Assists in maintaining the smooth functioning of the Respiratory Care Services:
a. Ensures flow of communication from and to staff and Director
b. Maintain and assist in ordering supplies and equipment for the department
c. Monitors services of the department and addresses problems directly or with assistance from the Director
d. Rents equipment from outside sources as needed and authorizes equipment repairs
e. Participates in quality assurance program and staff competency reviews
f. Does employee timecards
Uses chain of control to promptly address clinical issues, departmental operation concerns, and unresolved difficult interaction with others.
Assures initiation and follow-up of risk identification reports, patient/family or physician complaints and notifies Department Director in a timely manner.
Appropriately identifies performance problems of staff members, performs counseling if appropriate and completes documentation as required.
Serves as preceptor for new staff and clinical site students, assuring completion of all orientation and skills checklists, identifies learning needs and plans training.
Works to resolve difficult interactions with physician, co-workers, visitors, patients, or personnel from other departments.
Administration of therapies as prescribed by a physician and according to the standard procedure described in the Departmental Policy and Procedure Manual in these areas:
a. Oxygen therapy
b. Aerosol therapy
c. BIPAP and CPAP
d. Continuous Mechanical Ventilation
e. Incentive Spirometry
f. Chest physiotherapy
g. Oro/Naso-pharyngeal suctioning
h. Tracheo-bronchial suctioning and tracheostomy care
i. Airway management/assessment
j. Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
k. High Flow therapy
l. Pulmonary Function testing
m. EEG /Electroencephalography
n. Arterial Blood Gas draws
o. Intubation Assist
Incorporates knowledge of patients functional and developmental age into patient care activities.
Patient monitoring: must be able to identify side effects of therapy or life-threatening symptoms and take appropriate actions.
Equipment monitoring: must be able to assemble, test prior to patient use and monitor equipment for proper function, report any defects. Must be able to perform calibration and sterilization of equipment.
Documentation of patient administered therapies, side effects and or results. Documentation departmentally of shift therapies administered and statistical information for hospital records or patient charges.
Handling and changing of medical gas cylinders: must be able to identify various types of medical gases and the proper administration of these gases. Must know the proper method of transporting cylinders and proper storage techniques.
Responsible for employee yearly evaluations.
Formal instruction of patient and their families in Respiratory Care.
Observes established policies and procedures including confidentiality, safety, infection control and other environmental regulations.
Participates in Performance Improvement (CQI).
Participates in Hospital Safety programs.
Provides oversight to the data collections process.
Assists in developing and implementing unit specific policies/standards to define unit function.
Assures that all employee licenses and registry requirements are met.
Coordinates and integrates services within Respiratory with other departments.
Plans, directs, and monitors the scheduling, budgeting, and utilization of qualified, competent person to provide services.
Ensures Respiratory & Sleep records are retained according to state and national regulations.
Other tasks and duties as assigned.
Minimum Education
Associate’s degree in Science from a Respiratory Care Program or Certification of Graduation from a Respiratory Care Program is required.
Graduate of a Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education (JRCRTE) approved program of Respiratory Care is preferred.
Certifications/Licenses
Registered Respiratory Therapist license/certification by the North Carolina Board of Respiratory Care is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon hire.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is required.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required.
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) is required.
Required Skills
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Minimum Work Experience
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and/or Registered Respiratory Therapist is required.
Previous Supervisory experience is preferred.
EEOC Statement
Maria Parham Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Job: *Respiratory/Pulmonary
Organization: **
Title: Director of Respiratory & Sleep Lab
Location: NC-Henderson
Requisition ID: 7460-9103
