Respiratory Care Lead — Clinical Ops & QA Champion

Good Samaritan; Vincennes (IN); On-site; USD 88,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan is seeking a Respiratory Care Manager to lead staff scheduling and daily operations within the Respiratory Care department. The role involves ensuring timely completion of assignments and adherence to department calendars, while coordinating with physicians and nursing for optimal patient care.

The position requires strong leadership, knowledge of QA processes, and the ability to participate in committee activities and quality improvement efforts.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Staff and workload management: assigns daily work for Respiratory Care staff and ensures completion of assignments.
• Evaluates staffing resources on shift and adjusts using overtime or time off as appropriate.
• Consults with physicians, nurses and department staff on Respiratory Care practices; evaluates orders and suggests care-plan changes.
• Maintains knowledge of staff skills and performance; evaluates staff and provides constructive feedback.
• Enforces hospital policies; handles employee problems and documents counseling.
• Participates in blood gas program; ensures ABG equipment maintenance and QA; participates on blood gas committee.
• Generates charges when appropriate.
• Completes other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Maintains department records and ensures equipment/supplies are used appropriately.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and Continuous Quality Improvement activities.
• Acts as active member of committees as assigned; provides respiratory care services for all age groups as needed.

Job description

Good Samaritan is seeking a Respiratory Care Manager to lead staff scheduling and daily operations within the Respiratory Care department. The role involves ensuring timely completion of assignments and adherence to department calendars, while coordinating with physicians and nursing for optimal patient care.

The position requires strong leadership, knowledge of QA processes, and the ability to participate in committee activities and quality improvement efforts.