Director Respiratory Care Services II

American Addiction Centers • Huntersville, NC

1d • $55 - $82

About The Position

Essential Functions • Integrates Respiratory Care departmental activities into the organization's primary function. • Creates and manages the financial and clinical operational strategy for the Respiratory Care Department. • Coordinates and integrates Respiratory Care interdepartmental and intradepartmental services. • Ensures enough qualified and competent teammates to carry out the functions of the department. • Assesses and improves the performance of care and services provided. • Establishes the qualifications and competence of departmental personnel. • Oversees the maintenance of personnel records, as well as, adheres to Advocate Health's guidelines for human relations in dealing with staff, patients, visitors, and physicians. • Oversees the maintenance of quality and infection control programs as appropriate. • Develops strategy for orientation, in-service training, and education to all persons within the Respiratory Care Department. • Maintains Joint Commission and other regulatory organizations standards. • Manages communications with and reports to Administration and the Medical Director in accordance with hospital needs. • Leads/Participates on hospital committees and task force projects, as requested. Physical Requirements Requires repetitive physical activity. Able to walk and stand to perform duties. Ability to lift materials 20-50 pounds. Ability to move patients of all age groups. Adequate hearing and eyesight is necessary. Exposures to working environment that may include odors, low lighting, and crowded working conditions. Education, Experience and Certifications Associates Degree in Respiratory Care required. Master's degree with 4 years of related management experience required or Bachelor's degree with 7 years of related management experience required. Licensed as Respiratory Care Provider by the applicable state Respiratory Care Board. Credentials by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Membership in the national chapter of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) is required. BLS (Basic Life Support) is required. Advanced certification per facility. Requires repetitive physical activity. Able to walk and stand to perform duties. Ability to lift materials 20-50 pounds. Ability to move patients of all age groups. Adequate hearing and eyesight is necessary. Exposures to working environment that may include odors, low lighting, and crowded working conditions. 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Requirements

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Care required.
• Master's degree with 4 years of related management experience required or Bachelor's degree with 7 years of related management experience required.
• Licensed as Respiratory Care Provider by the applicable state Respiratory Care Board.
• Credentials by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Membership in the national chapter of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) is required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) is required.
• Advanced certification per facility.
• Requires repetitive physical activity.
• Able to walk and stand to perform duties.
• Ability to lift materials 20-50 pounds.
• Ability to move patients of all age groups.
• Adequate hearing and eyesight is necessary.
• Exposures to working environment that may include odors, low lighting, and crowded working conditions.

Responsibilities

• Integrates Respiratory Care departmental activities into the organization's primary function.
• Creates and manages the financial and clinical operational strategy for the Respiratory Care Department.
• Coordinates and integrates Respiratory Care interdepartmental and intradepartmental services.
• Ensures enough qualified and competent teammates to carry out the functions of the department.
• Assesses and improves the performance of care and services provided.
• Establishes the qualifications and competence of departmental personnel.
• Oversees the maintenance of personnel records, as well as, adheres to Advocate Health's guidelines for human relations in dealing with staff, patients, visitors, and physicians.
• Oversees the maintenance of quality and infection control programs as appropriate.
• Develops strategy for orientation, in-service training, and education to all persons within the Respiratory Care Department.
• Maintains Joint Commission and other regulatory organizations standards.
• Manages communications with and reports to Administration and the Medical Director in accordance with hospital needs.
• Leads/Participates on hospital committees and task force projects, as requested.

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree