Director, Respiratory Care/EKG

Woman's Hospital•St. George, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Woman's Hospital is seeking dynamic leaders who live their mission and values, and who are passionate about creating a culture where people feel seen, heard, and valued. As a Leader at Woman's, you will foster a culture of trust, inclusion, and psychological safety, inspire, develop, and align teams to achieve organizational goals, communicate clearly, credibly, and with compassion, champion service excellence, innovation, and operational improvement, apply business and financial insights to guide strategic decisions, and drive change and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Current Louisiana Respiratory Therapist license
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Minimum of an associate's degree in respiratory therapy, healthcare administration, or a related field
At least seven years of progressive leadership experience in acute care respiratory services
Expertise in clinical operations, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, workforce engagement, and operational performance
Comprehensive understanding of cardiopulmonary services, healthcare leadership, financial management, and accreditation standards

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree
Advanced certifications in respiratory care or healthcare leadership

Responsibilities

Directs the day-to-day clinical and operational performance of respiratory care services to achieve quality, safety, and service goals.
Develops and manages departmental operating budgets while monitoring productivity and resource utilization.
Leads, mentors, and develops Respiratory Care Managers and frontline leaders to promote accountability, engagement, and professional growth.
Implements workforce plans, staffing strategies, and recruitment initiatives to meet departmental needs.
Leads departmental performance improvement and change initiatives that enhance patient care and operational effectiveness.
Collaborates with physicians, department leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to improve clinical quality and patient outcomes.
Maintains departmental readiness for regulatory, accreditation, and compliance requirements, including Joint Commission, CMS, and applicable state regulations.
Makes operational decisions that balance quality, patient safety, staffing, and fiscal responsibility within respiratory care services.
Implements initiatives that improve patient satisfaction, employee engagement, and departmental performance.
Supports evidence-based respiratory care practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional excellence within respiratory care services.
Identifies opportunities to improve workflows, technology utilization, and operational efficiency.
Participates in organizational committees and supports strategic initiatives.
Develops emerging leaders and supports succession planning within respiratory care services.
Maintains knowledge of healthcare trends, respiratory care standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices affecting respiratory care operations.
Perform additional leadership responsibilities as assigned in support of Woman's Hospital policies, strategic initiatives, and organizational mission.