Under Direction of Director of Pulmonary/EEG/Sleep Services, provides clinical and administrative support for the day to day operations and activities throughout the Medical Center for the Pulmonary Services Department.
Core Competencies- Performs all the clinically related duties expected and described in the job description for a Respiratory Therapist Level III.
- Performs all staffing and scheduling functions, including the authorization of compensation for overtime worked by shift personnel, in order to maintain budgeted productivity levels.
- Coordinates work assignments for all Pulmonary Services personnel assigned to shift in the absence of a Lead RCP.
- Reviews the work of shift personnel, checks for compliance with physicians' orders and for quality of work performed.
- Provides for the training and development of clinical. Identifies growth and development opportunities for staff, making arrangements to make the appropriate training available.
- Conducts performance appraisals for department personnel.
- Communicates policies, guidelines, procedures, and protocols to personnel within the Pulmonary Services Department.
- Ensures age related competency of staff by educating and training them to be able to provide Respiratory/Pulmonary Services throughout the Medical Center to the Neonatal Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric population.
- Participates in the interview process for both internal and external positions. Makes recommendations for hiring. May assist with coaching, counseling or termination of employees
- Participates in department CQI process, gathering and reporting on various clinical indicators as necessary.
- Identifies and resolves problems relating to staffing, personnel, and practices performed by the department.
- Supports evidence based changes in practice and good process design as it occurs within the department.
- Assists in coordinating of inservice classes for department.
- Represents the department in the absence of the Department Director when required.
- Participates in various departmental and Medical Center committees as appropriate.
- Evaluates and makes recommendations regarding the assessment and purchase of new equipment.
- Demonstrates leadership in patient safety activities.
- Identifies growth and development opportunities for staff, making arrangements to make the appropriate training available.
- Attends meetings or serves as department representative on Medical Center committees as appointed by Director.
- Assists with the timely completion of evaluations, annual competencies and department orientation.
- Assists in maintaining all Human Resource records/requirements for the department, including but not limited to updating of job descriptions, evaluations, annual competencies.
- Assists in the review and development of policies and procedures.
- Creates and maintains monthly staff schedules and identifies specialty assignments.
- Alternates as the manager representative on the SDM Council.
- Develops patient care plan and problem solves in conjunction with nursing, ancillary departments and physicians.
Department Specific CompetenciesEducationDegreeProgramBachelorsHealthcare
Additional InformationBachelors degree in Respiratory Care or a related Healthcare field.
ExperienceNumber of Years ExperienceType of Experience2Neonatal and Critical Care experience as a Respiratory Therapist2Supervisory/Lead experience
Additional InformationN/A
License / Certification RequirementsCA Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) licenseRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the national Board of RespiratoryBCLS or ACLS CertificationPALS Certification.NRP certification within 3 months of hire
Compensation:
$94,286.40 - 154,128.00
