Respiratory Director

Atoka County Medical Center; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Atoka County Medical Center is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapy Director to lead our Respiratory Therapy Department, oversee daily operations, and ensure high-quality patient care.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, staff development, and collaboration with physicians and nursing leadership to support safe, coordinated patient care. Strong leadership and supervisory experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current Oklahoma Respiratory Care Practitioner license in good standing.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred.
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS certification preferred or required within a designated period after hire.
• Previous respiratory therapy experience required.
• Supervisory or leadership experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate Respiratory Therapy Department operations.
• Provide respiratory therapy services including patient assessments, treatments, ventilator management, and emergency response.
• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate department staff.
• Develop and maintain departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure CMS requirements, hospital policies, and applicable federal and state regulations are met.
• Maintain department equipment, supplies, competencies, and documentation.
• Monitor quality measures and participate in performance-improvement initiatives.
• Manage the department budget and promote efficient use of resources.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and other departments to support safe, coordinated patient care.
• Participate in emergency preparedness and hospital committee activities as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

Patient care

Regulatory compliance

Education

Graduated from accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: ATOKA, OK 74525

Position Type: Full Time

Respiratory Therapy Director

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Respiratory Therapy Director to lead our Respiratory Therapy Department. This position is responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring high-quality patient care, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting the professional development of respiratory therapy staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate Respiratory Therapy Department operations.
• Provide respiratory therapy services when needed, including patient assessments, treatments, ventilator management, and emergency response.
• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate department staff.
• Develop and maintain departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with CMS requirements, hospital policies, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Maintain department equipment, supplies, competencies, and required documentation.
• Monitor quality measures and participate in performance-improvement initiatives.
• Manage the department budget and promote efficient use of resources.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and other departments to support safe, coordinated patient care.
• Participate in emergency preparedness and hospital committee activities as assigned.

Schedule

Full-time leadership position. The successful candidate must be available to support department operations and respond to staffing or patient-care needs as necessary.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current Oklahoma Respiratory Care Practitioner license in good standing.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred.
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS certification preferred or required within a designated period after hire.
• Previous respiratory therapy experience required.
• Supervisory or leadership experience strongly preferred.