SummaryPlans, directs, organizes, leads, and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the Respiratory Therapy Department and other designated patient care support services, both inpatient and outpatient.
Job Duties- Oversees goal setting, budget management, and results.
- Develops and implements systems that enable consistent evaluation of care provided.
- Manages budget in response to department requirements and monitors budget reports, justifying expenses.
- Assists in the development and implementation of policies/protocols/standards designed to facilitate improved care practices.
- Coordinates projects to meet established objectives and to operationalize LVHN vision.
- Develops goals for the department that are measurable and consistent with the mission, strategic plan, and quality improvement plans.
- Administers interviews; selects and hires all department personnel.
- Monitors outcomes of budgets, clinical interventions, and customer satisfaction; facilitates appropriate intervention.
- Participates in research and integrates appropriate research findings into delivery of patient care.
- Provides clinical, consultative, technical, or informational services as needed to staff, other disciplines, patients, and/or families.
- Reviews activities of department units and facilitates needs of customers are being met in a cost-effective manner.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree Health Care Administration, Science, Business, or related field. and
- Master's Degree Health Care Administration, Science, Business, or related field
- 5 years Healthcare Administrative in an acute care environment.
- Understanding of Respiratory Therapist and designated patient care support services responsibilites.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist NBRC - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist NBRC - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Preferred Qualifications- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist NBRC - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Physical DemandsLift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Work Shift:Day Shift
Address:1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest
Position Type:Onsite
Union:Not Applicable
Work Schedule:M-F 8-4:30
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