Director - Respiratory Therapy

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•New Orleans, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This job manages all aspects of the respiratory care program including the management, administration, continuous review and analysis, planning, development, and general effectiveness of the program. The incumbent works collaboratively with the educational partners to ensure compliance to accreditation guidelines. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
4 years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist including two years of experience in clinical respiratory care
two years of experience teaching in an accredited respiratory care program either as an appointed faculty member or as a clinical preceptor
experience working both independently and within a flexible team environment.
Current Respiratory Therapist License in the state of practice
High level of computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process
Proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard
Strong organizational skills
Strong time management skills
Strong conflict resolution skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree

Responsibilities

Organizes and supervises the administration of the program in Respiratory Care including staffing, training, scheduling and corrective action.
Oversees and participates in instructional activities in the Respiratory Care program.
Organizes and oversees student/applicant activities.
Maintains knowledge and skills.
Recommends to leadership long-range plans and learning maps which support company and division missions.
Assists Director in data preparation of special projects through document review, data gathering, analysis and presentation.
Other related duties as required.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.