Clinical Manager, Respiratory Therapy and Pulmonary Services_

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Milton, GA

9d•$49 - $73•Onsite

About The Position

Assume responsibility for the 24-hour management, functions and quality of operations and clinical care in the Respiratory Care and Pulmonary Function Testing departments. Utilizes evidence based practice to ensure high quality care is provided for the patients of the BID Milton and their family/friends and supports. The organization is a growing BILH team where employees make a difference in people's lives. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. As a health care organization, they have a responsibility to do everything in their power to care for and protect their patients, their colleagues and their communities. Their culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. They make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help employees achieve a healthy and balanced life.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Respiratory Care
Current Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist License
NBRC Certified
AHA BLS certification required.
Min of 2 years of experience in acute care environment
Min 1 year experience with Pulmonary Function Testing

Nice To Haves

Prior Leadership experience
Registered or registry eligible
AHA ACLS /PALS certification

Responsibilities

Maintains the standards of practice and evaluates the care and practice rendered on an on-going basis.
Organizes and directs functions and activities in the department.
Interprets and implements established policies, procedures, regulations to personnel, patients, medical staff and the public.
Utilizes personnel efficiently and assures cost-effective utilization of supplies and equipment.
Provides direct clinical care as a respiratory therapist at BID Milton.
Assesses patient condition based clinical experience, medical history, observations, examination, laboratory findings and the results of specific tests or respiratory function and other appropriate diagnostic procedures.
Collaborates with the healthcare team for and makes specific recommendations to team to provide respiratory care support and interventions.
Administers appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures to evaluate responses to therapy, including: arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation of the results; oxygen saturation by direct measurement and pulse oximetry; end-tidal carbon dioxide measurement; pulmonary functions / mechanics; spirometry; metabolic testing; and may assist the physician with special procedures such as bronchoscopy.
Assumes responsibility for overall personnel management within the department, including interviewing, selecting, disciplining, scheduling, assigning, supervising, evaluating performance and any other appropriate personnel actions.
Assists with developing/managing/planning of the annual budget.
Meets routinely with the Director to discuss patient care, staff performance, staff concerns, equipment needs and other issues relative to the nursing unit.
Develops and/or maintains unit based Quality Improvement programs.
Monitors and assists in developing all appropriate competencies and skills.
Coordinates, participates and evaluates the orientation of new staff members with the assistance of assigned preceptors.
Participate as a member of nursing committees, in-services, and orientation programs as directed.
Attends and/or participates in in-house or outside training programs to improve and augment skills and knowledge.
Assists in administering highly specialized therapy with complex technological equipment and demonstrates a high degree of autonomy in performing immediate, accurate patient assessments and appropriate interventions within the scope of the Respiratory Therapist.
Performs all duties in accordance with safety and other laws, rules, and regulations set forth by appropriate regulatory and government agencies and in accordance with established department and hospital policies and procedures.