Respiratory Care Director: Strategic Ops & Leadership

Catholic Health; Plainedge (NY); On-site; USD 136,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health in Long Island is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Department leader to plan, organize, and supervise all department activities. You will coordinate staff, regulatory compliance, and performance improvements to ensure excellent patient care.

The role emphasizes budgeting, staff development, and cross-department collaboration to advance hospital goals and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Clinical Laboratory Technology, Biology, Chemistry, or Physical Sciences from an accredited institution.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs, and supervises the activities of the Respiratory Therapy Department.
• Coordinates and evaluates staff in accordance with NY State Hospital Code and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares annual departmental budget and ensures operations stay within budget.

Skills

Staff leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Staff training

Communication

Education

AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology/ Biology/ Chemistry/ Physical Sciences

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Catholic Health in Long Island is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Department leader to plan, organize, and supervise all department activities. You will coordinate staff, regulatory compliance, and performance improvements to ensure excellent patient care.

The role emphasizes budgeting, staff development, and cross-department collaboration to advance hospital goals and quality outcomes.