Dir Respiratory Care

WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital; Princeton (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PCH Princeton Community Hospital, part of WVU Medicine, seeks a Respiratory Care Department leader to oversee short- and long-range planning, staffing, and program development.

You will lead budgeting, ensure accreditation standards, coordinate training, and participate in hospital-wide quality improvement.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree, be a licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist, have five years of supervisory experience, and meet WVU's credential requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and current licensure as Respiratory Therapist.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist in the applicable state.
• PA: Respiratory Therapist license in PA.
• WV: WV LRTR license.
• BLS certification obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead short- and long-range planning for the department and contribute to quality improvement.
• Set departmental objectives aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee hiring, promotion, and personnel development.
• Develop financial strategies and budgets for Respiratory Care.
• Monitor compliance with federal/state regulations and accreditation standards.
• Promote patient safety and maintain professional standards in care.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Decision making

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (RRT)

Licensed Respiratory Therapist

PA State license (RT)

WV LRTR license

BLS certification

Tools

ACLS

PALS

NRP

STABLE

POC Technician credential

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist by the applicable state where services will be performed.
• PA: Licensed Respiratory Therapist through the PA State Board of Medicine or the PA State Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
• WV: Licensed Respiratory Therapist Registered (LRTR) through the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Experience

• Five (5) years of respiratory supervisory experience.

To be completed as established by department: (Administered at Department level)

• ACLS
• PALS
• NRP
• STABLE
• Point of Care Technician through the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree from an academic institution in a related major.
• Advanced credentials from National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).

CORE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for short term and long range planning for the department in conjunction with the overall quality improvement program. Based upon institutional needs develops quarterly and annual goals and objectives for the department.
• Establishes Respiratory Care to initiate organizational strategies to by contributing information, analysis and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction, establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives.
• Implements departmental personnel functions such as hiring, promoting, disciplining employees, preparing evaluation reports. Recruits, selects and develops subordinates and monitors orientation of respiratory care personnel.
• Develops respiratory and pulmonary services financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements, trends, and variances; developing action plans; measuring and analyzing results; minimizing impact of variances.
• Develops operational and capital budgets for Respiratory Care in conjunction with hospital administration.
• Maintains legal and accreditation compliance by developing policy positions concerning federal, state and local regulations and joint commission standards.
• Demonstrates regard for the dignity, respect and safety of all patients, family members, visitors and hospital personnel as defined in the philosophy of the organization.
• Monitors activities of practitioners to ensure maintenance of standards established by WVU Medicine, the respiratory/pulmonary department, American Association for Respiratory Care, National Board for Respiratory Care, applicable state Board of Respiratory Care, Joint Commission or DNV, College of American Pathologists, the National Fire Protection Agency and the American Thoracic Society Standards for Pulmonary Function.
• Provides assistance with employee education through coordination of clinical inservices and other staff/leadership development activities.
• Actively participates in departmental, interdepartmental and hospital-wide committees for the overall improvement of the institution
• Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice.
• Enhances respiratory and pulmonary services and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Maintains proper attendance and punctuality to ensure that the departments are operated in an efficient and cost effective manner.
• Maintains and assures accreditation by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) for the pulmonary rehabilitation program, if applicable.
• Plans, develops, and implements programs for improvement of patient care to meet the demands and changes in the tertiary care hospital.
• Responsible for the coordination, organization and delegation of the operational aspects of the department to ensure effective and efficient delivery of unit services
• Measures and monitors appropriate performance indicators so as to provide for continual improvement.
• Assumes responsibility for the patient focused performance improvement process engaging staff participation in multidisciplinary activities conducted for the purpose of improving the quality and reducing the cost of care
• Reviews outcomes and improves operational systems to ensure continued improvement. Creates a work environment, which promotes continuous quality improvement and ongoing personnel development. Facilitates hospital planning by serving in a leadership capacity both intra interdepartmental. Actively participates in the hospital Leadership Forum to ensure communication and goal congruency.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment for patient care.

Skills And Abilities

• Requires good interpersonal communication skills when in contact with public, patients, staff and physicians.
• Requires multi-tasking, problem solving and decision making abilities.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Exempt)

Company

PCH Princeton Community Hospital

Cost Center

201 PCH Respiratory Care and General Services

Address

122 12th Street
Princeton
West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.