Respiratory Care Services provides a variety of specialized therapeutic interventions and diagnostic procedures, as ordered by physicians, to patients with pulmonary disorders.

 

Supervises staff on all shifts. Responsible for planning and coordinating Respiratory Care staff development and support for assigned population. Assures transfer of evidence-based knowledge into practice.

Leadership/ Supervision

• Participates in the recruitment of staff. Coordinates onboarding of new staff. Actively seeks to resolve staff issues. Responsible for appropriate disciplinary actions. Supports the work of all staff committees. Demonstrates leadership practices, which influence others so that the mission, vision, goals and objectives of the Respiratory Care Department and Hospital are achieved. Utilizes theory, research and critical thinking in the enactment, demonstration and mentoring of others so that demonstrated expertise is available to supervised personnel and colleagues. Integrates age specific/ developmental theory and cultural sensitivity into management practice. Supports clinical research activities. Reviews and approves vacation & work schedule to ensure adequate staff coverage 24/7.

Education

• Plans, designs, and tracks respiratory care practitioner education. Conducts educational in-services, collaborates with members of the health care team to provide respiratory care specific education. Participates in centralized education as needed. Plans, designs and tracks orientation of new employees and preceptors.Maintains personal and professional growth and professional development of staff by participating in educational programs and professional organizations. Plans, designs and organizes department website for staff education and dissemination of information.

Quality Management

• Facilitates patient movement through the system, coordinates and facilitates quality related through put, as needed. Participates, leads and coordinates continuous quality improvement activities. Participates in the formulation and dissemination of unit goals and objectives.

Compliance/Communication

• Ensures the competence of Respiratory Care staff and their understanding of policies and reguations pertaining to respiratory care services. Oversees the provision of care and monitors the compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements. Facilitates communication between patients, Nursing units and Respiratory Care Department. Participates in CLT and staff meetings to enhance 24/7 communications. Maintains the integrity of management and clinical information so that data is available for patient and resource management.

Clinical Practice

• Assures the transformation of theory into practice. Establishes developes and maintains evidence based poliicies, procedures and standards of care for the clinical practice in the all populations. Directs development of priority competencies (technical skills, critical thinking, human relationship skills) for staff so that the role performance is continually maintained/improved at the highest level. Coordinates the provision of care in meeting the needs of patients, families and staff, as needed. Participates in the application of evidence-based practice in the care delivery model, throughout the hospital. Utilizes knowledge of age specific/development specific data to assist staff in assessing patient care needs and planning care. Coordinates care delivery model with patient safety as a priority. Assures adherence to policies and procedures. Education of Respiratory Care staff regarding revisions to policies and procedures.

Financial/Resource Management

• Coordinates utilization of resources within the all respiratory care areas to ensure cost effective decision-making. Analyzes consumption and utilization of material resources to assure that ongoing needs for supplies and equipment are met in a cost effective manner. Works with the value analysis committee to evaluate new equipment and supplies.

• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care or related healthcare management field.
• 2 years Respiratory Care management experience in complex organization environments.
• Knowledge of adult learning theories. Strong communication skills, teamwork (demonstrated ability to build team and integrate existing teams).
• A current, valid Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner's (LRCP) credential issued by the Health Licensing Office for the State of Oregon
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association

• Compliance with Code of Conduct, Respect in the workplace and Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

• Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

• Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by the American Heart Association

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics

Salary Range: $89,793.60 - $143,416.00 per year (Commensurate with qualifications, experience and internal equity)

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