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Maria Parham Health Director of Respiratory & Sleep Lab

*Job Summary

* The Respiratory Care Services Director is an individual who is responsible for supervising the daily activities and personnel of the Respiratory Care Services Department solving minor and immediate problems regarding therapy administration and working with physicians and nurses to coordinate Respiratory Patient Care. The RT manager is a key communication liaison between Practitioners and Department Directors, as well as between the Respiratory Care Services Department and other hospital personnel. As a Practitioner, ensures that quality, timely and appropriate care is provided to patients of any age including neonatal, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric through patient assessment and treatment, through implementation of quality improvement, utilization review and clinical education programs. Reports to: Executive Director FLSA: Exempt EEO: X 01 Officials and Managers □ 02 Professionals □ 03 Technicians □ 04 Sales Workers □ 05 Administrative Support Workers □ 06 Craft Workers □ 07 Operatives □ 08 Laborers and Helpers □ 09 Service Workers

Job Requirements

Minimum EducationGraduate of a Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education (JRCRTE)approved program of Respiratory Care preferred

Required SkillsCertifications:Basic Life Support (BLS) current requiredAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) requiredPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) requiredNeonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) required Licenses:Licenses by the North Carolina Board of Respiratory CareRRT credentials Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Minimum Work ExperienceMinimum of 5 years’ experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT requiredPrevious Supervisory experience preferred

Essential Functions

Fulfills obligation of Department need

Assists in implementation of the philosophy, objectives, standards policies and procedures for the Respiratory Care Services

Participates in implementing planned changes and activities to improve Respiratory Care delivery

Assists in maintaining the smooth functioning of the Respiratory Care Services:a. Ensures flow of communication from and to staff and Directorb. Maintain and assist in ordering supplies and equipment for the departmentc. Monitors services of the department and addresses problems directly or with assistance from the Directord. Rents equipment from outside sources as needed and authorizes equipment repairse. Participates in quality assurance program and staff competency reviewsf. Does timecards

Uses chain of control to promptly address clinical issues, departmental operation concerns and unresolved difficult interaction with others

Assures initiation and follow-up of risk identification reports, patient/family or physician complaints and notifies Department Director in a timely manner

Appropriately identifies performance problems of staff members, performs counseling if appropriate and completes documentation as required

Serves as preceptor for new staff and clinical site students, assuring completion of all orientation and skills checklists, identifies learning needs and plans training

Works to resolve difficult interactions with physician, co-workers, visitors, patients or personnel from other departments

Administration of therapies as prescribed by a physician and according to the standard procedure described in the Departmental Policy and procedure Manual in these areas:a. Oxygen therapyb. Aerosol therapyc. BIPAP and CPAPd. Continuous Mechanical Ventilatione. Incentive Spirometryf. Chest physiotherapyg. Oro/Naso-pharyngeal suctioningh. Tracheo-bronchial suctioning and tracheostomy carei. Airway management/assessmentj. Cardio-pulmonary resuscitationk. High Flow therapyl. Pulmonary Function testingm. EEG /Electroencephalographyn. Arterial Blood Gas drawso. Intubation Assist

Incorporates knowledge of patients functional and developmental age into patient care activities

Patient monitoring: must be able to identify side effects of therapy or life-threatening symptoms and take appropriate actions

Equipment monitoring: must be able to assemble, test prior to patient use and monitor equipment for proper function, report any defects. Must be able to perform calibration and sterilization of equipment

Documentation of patient administered therapies, side effects and or results. Documentation departmentally of shift therapies administered and statistical information for hospital records or patient charges

Handling and changing of medical gas cylinders: must be able to identify various types of medical gases and the proper administration of these gases. Must know the proper method of transporting cylinders and proper storage techniques

Responsible for employee yearly evaluations

Formal instruction of patient and their families in Respiratory Care

Observes established policies and procedures including confidentiality, safety, infection control and other environmental regulations

Participates in Performance Improvement (CQI)

Participates in Hospital Safety programs

Provides oversight to the data collections process

Assists in developing and implementing unit specific policies/standards to define unit function

Assures that all employee licenses and registry requirements are met

Coordinates and integrates services within Respiratory with other departments

Plans, directs, and monitors the scheduling, budgeting, and utilization of qualified, competent person to provide services

Ensures Respiratory & Sleep records are retained according to state and national regulations

Nonessential Functions other duties as assigned

*Functional Demands *

Populations Served□ Does not treat or care for patients.□ Neonate (<30 days)□ Infant (<1 year)□ Early Childhood (1 year and <5 years)□ Late Childhood (5 years and <13 years)□ Adolescent (13 and <17 years)□ Young Adult (17 to <30 years)□ Middle Adult (30 years to <60 years)□ Older Adult (>60 years)

Protected Health InformationType of Protected Information Accessed:□ Demographic□ Clinical□ Insurance□ FinancialX Complete Medical Record

Bloodborne Pathogens ExposureWhile performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees

Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Bending/Stooping □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyClimbing X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyKeyboard Data Entry □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyKneeling X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyLifting/Moving Patients □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyReaching X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyRepetitive Foot/Leg Movements X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyRepetitive Hand/Arm Movements □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyRunning X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlySitting □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlySquatting X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyStanding □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyWalking □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyPushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyPushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyPushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Audible Speech □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyHearing Acuity □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlySmelling Acuity X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyTaste Discrimination X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyVision: Depth Perception □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyVision: Distinguish Color □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyVision: Seeing Far □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyVision: Seeing Near □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly

Biological: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Biohazardous waste/ hazards □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyBlood and/or bodily fluids □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyCommunicable diseases/pathogens □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

Chemical: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Asbestos or lead X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyCytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyDust X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyHazardous Chemicals X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyGases/Vapors/Fumes X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyHazardous Medication X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyLatex □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

Job: *Respiratory/Pulmonary

Organization: **

Title: Director of Respiratory & Sleep Lab

Location: NC-Henderson

Requisition ID: 7460-9103