Director-Respiratory Therapy

Find your calling at Mercy! Responsible for direction of Respiratory Services, Administers Respiratory Therapy care, and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. Performs diagnostic tests of cardiovascular and pulmonary system to aid physicians in diagnosis and treatment of heart and lung disorders. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Assists in formulating budget. Serves as clinical educator to Respiratory Therapy Staff. Manages/Organizes blood gas laboratory data and quality control reports. Develops and implements respiratory therapy policy, procedures, protocols. Evolves current respiratory therapy practice to include modern standards of care practices. Position Details: Education: Graduate from an approved AMA Respiratory Program. Licensure: Must hold current State Respiratory Care License in the applicable state of practice. Experience: Three or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services. At least one year previous experience in departmental management. Other: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of current requirements for JCAHO, State Health Department, Peer Review Organization, and quality assessment programs. Why Mercy? From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period. Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us. Transforming the Health of Our Communities Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy. Click Here to Learn More about Mercy