Director of Respiratory and Radiology

Kindred; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 123,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Chicago - North seeks a seasoned Respiratory Therapy Director to lead, plan and monitor all department operations in a long-term acute care setting. You will drive quality, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement with cross-functional teams.

You will oversee staffing, budgeting, equipment, and patient safety, shaping a high-standard respiratory program across the hospital.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication and regulatory compliance skills.
• Proven leadership and staff development experience.
• Excellent time management and prioritization under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Directs and monitors Respiratory Therapy Services with limited supervision.
• Plan, direct and improve department performance metrics and CQI initiatives.
• Develop and implement scope of practice and new services.
• Lead staffing, hiring, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure proper budgeting, equipment maintenance, and supply management.
• Oversee medication administration and patient safety in respiratory care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

English fluency

Time management

Education

Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital Chicago - North is a 164-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. To the benefit of our patients, families and visitors, we are located alongside the North Branch Chicago River and surround by the greenery of Horner, Welles and Revere Parks.

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, directs the hospital’s Respiratory Therapy Services. Plans, Directs and Monitors clinical and technical operations, functions, and resources of the Respiratory Therapy Department. Assures departmental compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. Coordinates, monitors, and maintains Key Performance Indicators, performance improvement activities, and National Quality Plan measures/targets and participates in hospital CQI initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for initiating, leading, monitoring, maintaining/improving Respiratory Care quality and cost metric initiatives for the facility.
• Responsible for planning, defining, and developing Respiratory Care’s scope of Practice, including planning, development, and implementation of new services.
• Develops, reviews, and revises hospital specific respiratory therapy policies and procedures. Reviews and revises addendums to Kindred CORE policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Effectively manages the departmental workforce which includes; interviewing, hiring, orientation, performance evaluation, competency verification, staff education, scheduling, problem resolution, and disciplinary action.
• Responsible to assure adequate and efficient departmental staffing/scheduling to meet changing patient care needs.
• Responsible for effective departmental equipment and supply management including: evaluation and justification of capital equipment, assuring equipment preventive maintenance and repair compliance, compliance to division supply guidelines and assuring facility respiratory equipment and supply needs are met.
• Monitors time and attendance, assuring salaries are appropriate and department operates within budgetary guidelines. Develops/implements efficient services or measures commensurate with the hospital’s Mission/Vision.
• Assures correct administration of respiratory medications and treatments based on the age of the patient and clinical conditions.
• Ensures staff is competent to perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical care errors including: reading and implementing physician orders, drawing and analyzing arterial blood gases, reviewing patient information and determining requirements for appropriate treatment, and operating devices and equipment safely to ensure specified parameters.
• Schedules cardiopulmonary procedures for inside/outside sources. Maintains records/reports.
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure proper functioning and readiness for patient use.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Able to perform, train and evaluate performance on all essential functions of the Respiratory Therapist.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, word-processing and spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrates knowledge of respiratory therapy and cardiology studies, treats patient appropriately based upon professional standards.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, appropriate prioritization and time management skills.
• Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Pay Range: $122,740-$184,110/yr.

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or Administration

Licenses/Certifications

• Current Respiratory Therapy license from the appropriate state licensing body.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential in compliance with the National Board for Respiratory Care Credential Maintenance Program (CMP).
• Current BLS
• ACLS certifications

Experience

• Minimum five years of previous experience in all aspects of respiratory care services.
• Minimum four years management experience.
• Experience managing a Point of Care ABG Lab preferred.