What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Respiratory position at Lake Charles Memorial Health System?

Description Of Position

Under the direction of the Medical Director and Director of Respiratory Therapy, the Assistant Director provides day-to-day operational leadership for Respiratory Therapy services and serves as the Director's designee as assigned. The role ensures safe, high-quality, cost-effective respiratory care and regulatory compliance, including oversight of Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Laboratory operations and Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) programs, including i-STAT.

SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Director of Respiratory Therapy

Responsibilities And Duties

Direct and coordinate daily Respiratory Therapy operations, including staffing, workflow, patient care delivery, and service recovery.
Serve as the Director's backup/designee as assigned; support department planning, budgeting, and resource utilization.
Lead, coach, and develop staff through onboarding, scheduling support, performance management, retention efforts, and conflict resolution.
Ensure compliance with applicable standards and policies (CAP, CUA, The Joint Commission, and hospital policies) for Respiratory Therapy and ABG Laboratory services.
Oversee ABG Laboratory and POCT programs, including QC, proficiency testing, validations, maintenance, documentation, and regulatory reporting.
Coordinate POCT training and competency for applicable personnel; maintain i-STAT/ABG analyzers and manage supplies and vendor relationships.
Drive performance improvement and patient safety initiatives; collect, analyze, and report key quality /operational metrics.
Provide direct respiratory care and perform ABG sampling/analysis as needed to meet operational demands..

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Education And Work Experience

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program.
Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care or related field.
Current Louisiana Respiratory Therapist license.
CPR, ACLS, PALS, and NRP per hospital policy; maintains CEUs and required in-services.
Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
Two (2) to three (3) years of supervisory/leadership experience.
Experience with ABG Laboratory oversight and POCT programs (QC, PT, validations, competency, documentation).
Familiarity with CAP, CUA, and The Joint Commission

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Requires frequent walking/standing, moderate lifting, and the ability to operate respiratory, laboratory, and computer equipment in a clinical environment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

“Experience Memorial” is more than a slogan, it’s the care we provide our patients and it’s the commitment to our community and our team members. As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated.

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