Respiratory Director

Must have a working knowledge of both the administrative and the technical aspects of the Respiratory Therapy Department. Capable of directing personnel to perform in a smooth and efficient manner. Capable of running all aspects of the Respiratory Department. Supervises and in-services Respiratory Therapists in the delivery of care to patients over the age span between infant and geriatric, and the use of appropriate equipment for each age group.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plans short and long range goals, objectives and priorities of department in consultation with the Respiratory Administrator and/or the Medical Director.
2. Maintains overall responsibility, along with the Respiratory Administrator, for department personnel and related activities, i.e., selection, evaluation, promotion, suspension, and termination in accordance with Medical Center Policy.
3. Develops and updates departmental Policy and Procedure Manual to maintain standards and regulations along with Medical Director.
4. Responsible, along with the Medical Director, for compliance with New York State Department of Health and Joint Commission on accreditation of hospital's regulations as they apply to Respiratory Therapy.
5. Investigates and implements new procedure, techniques and programs with input from the Pulmonologists.
6. Oversees department preventative maintenance and repair program.
7. Orients new employees to both the Medical Center and Department.
8. Assigns personnel. Monitors workload to assure adequate coverage.
9. Responsible for maintaining staff records and personnel files and prepares monthly schedules.
10. Coordinates Departmental and Medical Center in-services and staff training. Maintains records of all in-services' topics and participation. These in-services shall cover a patient population ranging form infant to geriatric.
11. Responsible for assessing staff qualification and competency.
12. Investigates, purchases, and maintains equipment as well as orders routine supplies from vendors.
13. Prepares a bi-weekly payroll.
14. Prepares and maintains monthly statistics of Respiratory Care Department.
15. Performs other functions as a Respiratory Therapist.