Director of Resp Therapy, Full Time, Days

Huntsville Hospital • Decatur, AL

61d

About The Position

Responsible for the efficiency and effectiveness of departmental operations on a daily basis in accordance with administrative and fiscal directives of the hospital. Incumbent on this position is a commitment to the delivery of competent and contemporary patient care supported by lines of communications and coordination with physicians, patients and colleagues.

Requirements

• Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience RequiredEducation/Licensure: Minimum Associates Degree Respiratory Care, BS degree preferred
• Must be licensed in the state of Alabama with NBRC registry
• Experience:Five years work experience with minimum two years supervisory experience.
• Additional Skills/Abilities: BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period.
• Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and evaluates the quality and appropriateness of respiratory, EKG and EEG services with the goal of identifying and resolving problems while improving quality.
• Reviews, critiques and implements policies and procedure's applicable to the enforcement and function of the department.
• Oversees the compliance with applicable federal and state regulatory and licensure requirements.
• Responsible for the fiscal integrity of the department in compliance with policies and directives for operation.
• Ensures the safe and uninterrupted delivery of services through timely monitoring and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Ensures adequate competent staff to provide optimum services and meet the demands of the departments under their supervision.
• Evaluates personnel performance against established criteria promptly and takes necessary action.
• Ensures relevant in-service training is conducted and properly documented.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees