Director of Respiratory Therapy & Clinical Registries

Avera Heart Hospital, South Dakota; Sioux Falls (SD); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, seeks a Director of Respiratory Therapy & Clinical Registries to lead the department’s clinical excellence and daily operations. The role oversees budgets, compliance, and staffing while partnering with physicians and nursing leadership to advance cardiopulmonary patient care.

The position directs data collection and dissemination from clinical registries and drives quality improvement initiatives across the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Technical Certificate in Respiratory Care required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Active Respiratory Therapist license.

Responsabilités

• Oversee the Respiratory Therapy Department and clinical registries.
• Manage budgets, compliance with state/federal standards, and daily operations.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership and hospital administration to drive quality improvement.
• Recruit, schedule, evaluate and develop staff; oversee life-support equipment.

Connaissances

Leadership

Collaboration

Clinical excellence

Formation

Bachelor's Degree or Technical Certificate in Respiratory Care

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Outils

Respiratory equipment knowledge

Description du poste

Location:Avera Heart HospitalWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)At Avera Heart Hospital, you’re not just joining a workplace – you’re becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employee, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide – out of more than 4,000 – to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.Position Highlights:The Director of Respiratory Therapy & Clinical Registries is accountable for the overall direction, clinical excellence, and daily operations of the Respiratory Therapy Department. The Director manages departmental budgets, ensures compliance with state, federal, and regulatory standards and oversees staff recruitment, scheduling, evaluation, and professional development. Acting as a clinical resource, the Director collaborates with physicians, nursing leadership, and hospital administration to drive quality improvement programs, maintain life-support equipment, and advance high standards of cardiopulmonary patient care. Manage the collection, storage, analysis and dissemination of data from participating clinical registries.Work Schedule:Monday through FridayEducation/Experience:Bachelor's Degree or Technical Certificate Graduate of an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care requiredMaster’s Degree preferredPrevious management experience preferredExperience with cardiology related registry preferredLicensure/Certification:Respiratory Therapist active licenseOnline Privacy PolicyAt Avera, we are committed to protecting your online privacy. For more information, please visit https://www.avera.org/legal-notices/online-privacy-policy/