Manager - Pulmonary Services Operations - Days

WellSpan Health•Lewisburg, PA

20h

About The Position

Manages and coordinates daily inpatient or outpatient activities to ensure quality patient care, cost effectiveness and customer service. Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory standards

Requirements

Bachelors Degree Required
3 years As a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Required
5 years Management experience. Required
Licensed Respiratory Therapist Upon Hire Required
Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree Preferred
Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist Upon Hire Preferred
Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) Upon Hire Preferred
Asthma Educator-Certified (AE-C) Upon Hire Preferred
Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS) Upon Hire Preferred
Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) Upon Hire Preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluates and recommends treatment and reporting methods for the department.
Consults with medical, nursing and administrative staff on a regular basis to coordinate patient care.
Monitors financial and clinical performance indicators.
Acts or recommends action to improve performance in deficient areas.
Assists the director of pulmonary with strategic planning for the respective entity (inpatient or outpatient).
Acts or recommends action for implementation of goals.
Identifies patient/client needs and develops quality programs to meet those needs.
Ensures delivery of quality services for patients.
Ensures that appropriate standards and practices are developed and met.
Assists in preparation of the operational budget for the unit.
Monitors variance against budget on an ongoing basis.
Recommends staffing levels, selects and assigns staff, evaluates performance, evaluates/tests competencies (as applicable), provides orientation, training and continuing education of staff, and initiates or makes recommendations for personnel actions.
Coordinates and integrates services within the department/service line/entity, with other departments/service lines/entities, and with the System's primary functions.
Participates in the selection of outside services (if needed).
Communicates on a regular basis with physicians and/or practice manager to ensure integration of department with physician practice.
Develops, establishes and implements goals, objectives, and policies and procedures for department/service line/entity operation, and which guide and support the provision of the department/service line/entity's services.
Continuously assesses and improves the department/service line/entity/System's performance.
Maintains appropriate quality control/assessment programs (if applicable).
Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.