DIRECTOR RESPIRATORY

Company: South Shore Health System
Location: Weymouth
Posted on: May 15, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description SummaryAdministrates and directs all activities and functions of the Respiratory Care Department, Pulmonary Function Laboratory, Neurodiagnostic, and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.Job DescriptionESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Under the direction of the VP/Clinical and Ancillary Services, provides administrative and technical direction to the Respiratory Care, Neurodiagnostic Service , Pulmonary Function Laboratory and Pulmonary Rehabilitation services. Provides administrative direction to Biomedical Services. Reviews recent developments in the field and develops procedures to implement new techniques. Establishes, reviews, updates and directs, as necessary, program of quality control. Maintains and develops on-going therapy programs. Coordinates with Respiratory, Neurodiagnostic, and PFT for interpretative assistance. Responsible for short and long range planning to ensure the Hospital's and department's objectives are achieved. Develops and maintains performance improvement policies and plans.
a. Improved techniques and procedures are evaluated annually.
b. Attends seminars pertaining to current trends in Respiratory Care at least annually as documented by records.

2. Develops, establishes and administers training and orientation programs for nurses, students, therapists, etc.; coordinates with In-Service Education personnel as necessary.
a. Submits performance improvement reports on the scope of services activities quarterly.
b. Updates programs at least annually.
c. Performs all required functions as the general manager of the Blood Gas Labs as required by C.A.P.
d. Develops and maintains performance improvement needs and evaluates them annually.
e. A plan of action will be submitted/implemented for all studies/monitors not reaching compliance targets on a quarterly basis.

3. Personally conducts departmental and Hospital training sessions; monitors and evaluates progress.

4. Directs administrative control of the department. Prepares and submits operating budgets and provides review assistance. Assists in determining proper charge schedules for services rendered. Establishes programs and coordinates schedules to assure Hospital's compliance with licensing or other regulatory agency's requirements. Analyzes equipment usage sources. Provides liaison with Respiratory Care Equipment suppliers. Establishes and directs the maintenance of all departmental records, data, etc. Submits official Hospital forms for necessary approval. Supervises assigned personnel, performs hiring and discharging, participates in performance review, establishes departmental schedules, etc.
a. Schedules and monthly reports are completed monthly.

5. Is responsible for department's operational excellence; assures department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and professional standards.
a. Manages all activities so that quality services are provided in an efficient and effective manner, as observed by the VP.
b. Services provided meet all applicable regulatory requirements.
c. Maintains an effective performance improvement program as evidenced by reports.
d. Performance improvement program meets JCAHO, CAP and other regulatory agency requirement standards as evidenced by review.
e. Maintains departmental productivity measurements.
f. Directs department activities in a manner consistent with organization-wide programs and procedures.
g. Establishes department policies and procedures that reflect the organization's standards.

6. Manages human resources to assure quality services and promote positive employee relations.
a. Consistently and fairly implements human resources policies.
b. Maintains effective and appropriate staffing by monitoring employee turnover, overtime and absenteeism.
c. Employee performance appraisals are completed thoroughly and submitted on time.
d. Follows human resources policies to implement progressive discipline, when necessary.
e. Collaborates with human resources on the recruitment and selection of qualified employment candidates, following all policies, guidelines and applicable laws.
f. Develops performance goals/objectives with each staff member to promote maximum productivity, proficiency and professional growth, as evidenced by written goals on performance appraisals.
g. Is recognized as a positive role model.

7. Is responsible for the fiscal management of Department; assures proper utilization of organization's financial resources.
a. Develops department budget within designated deadlines according to all budgetary policies and procedures.
b. Effectively utilized resources within established budget; notifies Vice President of all variances anticipated, or occurred, to maintain department services.
c. Adheres to procedures regarding acquisition of, and payment for, goods and services, as evidenced by appropriate and timely processing requisitions and invoices.
d. Recommends way to reduce expenditures and/or enhance revenues without compromising quality of services.

8. Effectively communicates departmental, organization and industry information to staff.
a. Attends organization's informational meetings, as evidenced by attendance sheets.
b. Gathers, interprets, and delivers information to staff in a timely fashion.
c. Assures staff understands information as evidenced by staff compliance with, and participation in, hospital programs, seminars, training and related activities.
d. Communication with staff is effective, resolving conflicts which may hamper relations and productivity, as observed by manager.
e. Uses hospital communications resources to inform internal and external audiences of departmental news/achievements/policies.

9. Attains all agreed to goals and objectives within specified time frames, as part of the organization's overall mission.
JOB REQUIREMENTSMinimum Education - PreferredMinimum of a Bachelor's degree preferred.Minimum Work ExperienceAt least five (5) years in respiratory care with supervisory responsibilities.Required Licenses / RegistrationsRespiratory Therapist - Board of Respiratory Care (Massachusetts)Preferred (not required) Licenses / RegistrationsRRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)Required Classes/SkillsACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
BLS - Basic Life SupportCAP Education Verification RequiredRequired additional Knowledge, and AbilitiesDuties require a broad background in Respiratory Care.
Employees in the classification are normally recognized and registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
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