Director Respiratory Therapy | University

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We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

The Director, Respiratory Care II is responsible for planning, implementing, directing and controlling activities and operations in the Respiratory Therapy and Pulmonary Diagnostics Department. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview
The Director, Respiratory Care II is responsible for planning, implementing, directing and controlling activities and operations in the Respiratory Therapy and Pulmonary Diagnostics Department. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Plans, organizes, and coordinates activities and operations in the Respiratory Therapy and Pulmonary Diagnostics Department to meet department and hospital goals and objectives.
• Ensures department operational excellence. Manages and coordinates clinical and operational policies and procedures for the department.
• Formulates and implements departmental strategic plans in conjunction with Associates and customers.
• Prepares and submits budgets. Maintains budget and productivity within acceptable guidelines.
• Maintains and develops a competent, productive, and quality conscious workforce by hiring, evaluating performance, counseling, training, issuing corrective action, and recommending promotion or discharge of department personnel according to the MLH value system.
• Maintains responsibility for short and long range planning to ensure the hospital’s and department’s objectives are achieved.
• Develops and maintains quality assurance policies and plans for the department.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Allied Health
• Bachelor's Degree Healthcare Administration
• Bachelor's Degree Business Administration/Management
• Master's Degree

Work Experience Requirements

• 5-7 years Progressive management
• 5-7 years Respiratory care

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Reistered Respiratory Therapist - National - National Board for Respiratory Care
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Arkansas - Arkansas State Medical Board
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Mississippi - National Board for Respiratory Care
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand and prepare complex written material, such as business plans.
• Ability to communicate verbally with all levels of Associates, management physicians and patients and their families.
• Ability to lead and motivate individuals and groups of people toward the accomplishment of work and organizational goals.
• Skill in negotiating with and between individuals and groups of people, including Associates, management, vendors, and physicians.
• Ability to plan and schedule tasks and projects and to maintain control of own and others’ work flow.
• Skill in developing and implementing long-range plans and programs.
• Ability to work without close supervision or professional guidance and to exercise independent judgment.

Supervision Provided by this Position

• Provides direct and/or indirect supervision for Associates and students assigned to the department.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• The conditions to which the Associate will be subject in this position: The Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.