What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapy Director position at Saint Joseph's Medical Center/St. Vincent's Hospital Westchester Division?
About the Role
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.
Responsibilities:
- Plans short and long range goals, objectives and priorities of department in consultation with the Respiratory Administrator and/or the Medical Director.
- 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.
- Develops and updates departmental Policy and Procedure Manual to maintain standards and regulations along with Medical Director.
- 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.
- Investigates and implements new procedure, techniques and programs with input from the Pulmonologists.
- Oversees department preventative maintenance and repair program.
- Orients new employees to both the Medical Center and Department.
- Assigns personnel. Monitors workload to assure adequate coverage.
- Responsible for maintaining staff records and personnel files and prepares monthly schedules.
- 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 from infant to geriatric.
- Responsible for assessing staff qualification and competency.
- Investigates, purchases, and maintains equipment as well as orders routine supplies from vendors.
- Prepares a bi-weekly payroll.
- Prepares and maintains monthly statistics of Respiratory Care Department.
- Performs other functions as a Respiratory Therapist.
Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science Degree - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Experience:
- Minimum of 6 years supervisory experience in respiratory care.
Licenses/Registrations/Certifications:
- NYS DOE Registration Certificate License
- National Board Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Salary Range: $165k-$175
Saint Joseph’s is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $165,000 - $175,000