Director of Respiratory & Sleep Lab

Company: Maria Parham Health
Location: Henderson
Posted on: September 24, 2024

Job Description:

Job DescriptionMaria Parham Health Director of Respiratory & Sleep LabJob Summary

The Respiratory Care Services Director is an individual who is responsible for supervising the daily activities and personnel of the Respiratory Care Services Department solving minor and immediate problems regarding therapy administration and working with physicians and nurses to coordinate Respiratory Patient Care. The RT manager is a key communication liaison between Practitioners and Department Directors, as well as between the Respiratory Care Services Department and other hospital personnel. As a Practitioner, ensures that quality, timely and appropriate care is provided to patients of any age including neonatal, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric through patient assessment and treatment, through implementation of quality improvement, utilization review and clinical education programs.Reports to: Executive DirectorFLSA: ExemptEEO: X 01 Officials and Managers □ 02 Professionals □ 03 Technicians □ 04 Sales Workers □ 05 Administrative Support Workers □ 06 CraftWorkers □ 07 Operatives □ 08 Laborers and Helpers □ 09 Service WorkersJob RequirementsMinimum EducationGraduate of a Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education (JRCRTE)approved program of Respiratory Care preferredRequired SkillsCertifications:Basic Life Support (BLS) current requiredAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) requiredPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) requiredNeonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) requiredLicenses:Licenses by the North Carolina Board of Respiratory CareRRT credentialsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.Minimum Work ExperienceMinimum of 5 years' experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT requiredPrevious Supervisory experience preferred Essential FunctionsFulfills obligation of Department needAssists in implementation of the philosophy, objectives, standards policies and procedures for the Respiratory Care ServicesParticipates in implementing planned changes and activities to improve Respiratory Care deliveryAssists in maintaining the smooth functioning of the Respiratory Care Services:a. Ensures flow of communication from and to staff and Directorb. Maintain and assist in ordering supplies and equipment for the departmentc. Monitors services of the department and addresses problems directly or with assistance from the Directord. Rents equipment from outside sources as needed and authorizes equipment repairse. Participates in quality assurance program and staff competency reviewsf. Does timecardsUses chain of control to promptly address clinical issues, departmental operation concerns and unresolved difficult interaction with othersAssures initiation and follow-up of risk identification reports, patient/family or physician complaints and notifies Department Director in a timely mannerAppropriately identifies performance problems of staff members, performs counseling if appropriate and completes documentation as requiredServes as preceptor for new staff and clinical site students, assuring completion of all orientation and skills checklists, identifies learning needs and plans trainingWorks to resolve difficult interactions with physician, co-workers, visitors, patients or personnel from other departmentsAdministration of therapies as prescribed by a physician and according to the standard procedure described in the Departmental Policy and procedure Manual in these areas:a. Oxygen therapyb. Aerosol therapyc. BIPAP and CPAPd. Continuous Mechanical Ventilatione. Incentive Spirometryf. Chest physiotherapyg. Oro/Naso-pharyngeal suctioningh. Tracheo-bronchial suctioning and tracheostomy carei. Airway management/assessmentj. Cardio-pulmonary resuscitationk. High Flow therapyl. Pulmonary Function testingm. EEG /Electroencephalographyn. Arterial Blood Gas drawso. Intubation AssistIncorporates knowledge of patients functional and developmental age into patient care activitiesPatient monitoring: must be able to identify side effects of therapy or life-threatening symptoms and take appropriate actionsEquipment monitoring: must be able to assemble, test prior to patient use and monitor equipment for proper function, report any defects. Must be able to perform calibration and sterilization of equipmentDocumentation of patient administered therapies, side effects and or results. Documentation departmentally of shift therapies administered and statistical information for hospital records or patient chargesHandling and changing of medical gas cylinders: must be able to identify various types of medical gases and the proper administration of these gases. Must know the proper method of transporting cylinders and proper storage techniquesResponsible for employee yearly evaluationsFormal instruction of patient and their families in Respiratory CareObserves established policies and procedures including confidentiality, safety, infection control and other environmental regulationsParticipates in Performance Improvement (CQI)Participates in Hospital Safety programsProvides oversight to the data collections processAssists in developing and implementing unit specific policies/standards to define unit functionAssures that all employee licenses and registry requirements are metCoordinates and integrates services within Respiratory with other departmentsPlans, directs, and monitors the scheduling, budgeting, and utilization of qualified, competent person to provide servicesEnsures Respiratory & Sleep records are retained according to state and national regulationsNonessential Functionsother duties as assigned

Functional DemandsPopulations Served□ Does not treat or care for patients.□ Neonate (60 years)Protected Health InformationType of Protected Information Accessed:□ Demographic□ Clinical□ Insurance□ FinancialX Complete Medical RecordBloodborne Pathogens ExposureWhile performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees

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