Medical Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited AMA Respiratory Care Program
• Possession of current RCP State of Texas License
• Possession of current CRT / RRT Certification from NBRC
• Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.
• AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role.
• AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role if covering Pedi.
• AHA NRP must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role if covering NICU.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience in hospital respiratory care or related area.
• Renewal required every 5 years unless grandfathered prior to July 1, 2002)

Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of respiratory care to include diagnostic test of the cardio-pulmonary system according to policy and procedures under the direction of the Medical Director, Department Director, Coordinator/Team Leader
• Responds to emergency situations
• Maintains competencies to ensure compliance with all regulatory statutes
• Administers medication and treatments in accordance with established policies
• Reports identified unusual patient conditions/reaction to immediate supervisor
• Prepares electronic documentation of all work/service rendered and provides written/verbal report to oncoming staff
• Performs quality control on all Respiratory Care equipment to include I-STAT blood gas analyzers
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Addresses patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities.