University of Mississippi Medical Center

Director-Respiratory Services

Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accredited respiratory program or Associate's with 6 years related experience; Master's preferred
  • Minimum of 4 years of related experience (6 years if an Associate's degree)
  • Registered (RRT) and Certified (CRT) by NBRC
  • Mississippi licensure required
  • Strong knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and respiratory care techniques

Responsibilities

  • Plans, directs, and monitors all operations for optimal patient care in respiratory services
  • Evaluates and manages staffing allocations, ensuring competent staff selection and retention
  • Develops and enforces standards and quality control for patient care and regulatory compliance
  • Assesses department efficiency and drives necessary changes or training
  • Acts as a liaison among medical staff, administration, and other departments
  • Collaborates with vendors to ensure service efficiency and cost reduction

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan options
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible working hours
Full Job Description
Job Category:Allied Health Organization:Grenada Clinical Services Location/s:UMMC-Grenada Job Title:Director-Respiratory Services Job Summary:To plan, coordinate, and direct the administrative and operational activities of the department of respiratory care in the provision of care for pediatric and adult patients with breathing disorders. To establish departmental policies, procedures, goals, and objectives. Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in an accredited respiratory program and four (4) years of related experience or Associate's degree in an accredited respiratory program and six (6) years of related experience. Masters preferred. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Registered (RRT) and Certified (CRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC); Mississippi licensure. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of the human anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, chemistry, physics, microbiology, and/or pharmacology. Knowledge of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures and tests, equipment, patient assessment, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, and respiratory health promotion and disease prevention. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skill to interact with patients, staff, and management. Ability to develop, implement, and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. Responsibilities 37 Plans, directs, and monitors all operations, functions, and resources to assure optimal and safe patient care in the delivery of respiratory services. Determines fiscal requirements, prepares financial reports and monitors departmental expenditures. 37 Directs and monitors the allocation of staffing; selects, evaluates, and retains competent staff. 37 Develops and implements professional standards and quality control measurements to assure an optimum level of patient care, maximize functional outcomes, and adherence to regulatory standards. 37 Evaluates the effectiveness of department operations and implements changes/training as necessary. 37 Serves as a liaison between medical staff and administration and other departments. 37 Coordinates and consolidates services with vendors and suppliers to assure efficiency of services and quantity and quality of supplies, while reducing expenditures. 37 The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time. Physical and Environmental Demands Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, frequent lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more) Time Type:Full time FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:Yes Pay Class:Salary FTE %:100 Work Shift:Rotating Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded:No Job Posting Date:09/22/2026 Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):

About University of Mississippi Medical Center

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is a public medical school and hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. It is the only academic health science center in the state and is home to six health science schools, including medicine, nursing, dentistry, and pharmacy. The medical center is also home to a number of research centers and institutes, including the Mississippi Center for Obesity Research, the Center for Telehealth, and the Women's Health Research Center. The medical center is committed to providing high-quality patient care, education, and research, and is recognized as a leader in health care in the region.
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