Respiratory Therapy Director directs the programs and staff of the respiratory therapy department. Oversees the provision of diagnostic, treatment, and educational services for patients with respiratory disorders. Being a Respiratory Therapy Director develops and implements respiratory care services in accordance with the policies of the hospital and the directives of the medical staff. Monitors patient progress and treatment plans. Additionally, Respiratory Therapy Director manages departmental budgets and reports, and maintains department records and statistics. Requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. Requires Registered Respiratory Therapist. The Respiratory Therapy Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Respiratory Therapy Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Respiratory Care Practitioner possesses sufficient training and experience to perform independent professional respiratory care diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, clinical evaluation of care including the establishment of therapeutic objectives and the review of care based on the age and needs of the patient. The final and ultimate authority, judgment, and clinical decision making are the responsibility of a physician.
He/she is involved in acute, critical and/or life-threatening patient care areas and situations. Standard practice requires him/her to proceed alone in administering emergency, life-sustaining procedures until such time as judgment and decision making responsibilities may be assumed by a physician.
Schedule: Variable- Can be discussed in interview
Required Skills:
1. (Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, within 3 months of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Upon date of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) Certification, within 3 months of hire.
Minimum Work Experience:
1. Post-graduate clinical experience in all aspects of respiratory care including extensive critical care background required.
2. Proficient demonstration of ventilator care and management required.
3. Clinical evaluation and assessment skills are required for all age groups of patients served by the facility including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
4. Strong communication skills required.
Minimum Education:
1. Post-graduate clinical experience in all aspects of respiratory care including extensive critical care background required.
2. Proficient demonstration of ventilator care and management required.
3. Clinical evaluation and assessment skills are required for all age groups of patients served by the facility including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
4. Strong communication skills required.
5. Obtain credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) within one year of employment.