Director - Respiratory Therapy

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This job manages all aspects of the respiratory care program including the management, administration, continuous review and analysis, planning, development, and general effectiveness of the program. The incumbent works collaboratively with the educational partners to ensure compliance to accreditation guidelines.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Required
-Bachelor's degree

Preferred
-Master’s degree

Required
-4 years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist including two years of experience in clinical respiratory care, two years of experience teaching in an accredited respiratory care program either as an appointed faculty member or as a clinical preceptor and experience working both independently and within a flexible team environment.

Required
-Current Respiratory Therapist License in the state of practice

• Must have high level of computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong conflict resolution skills

• Organizes and supervises the administration of the program in Respiratory Care including staffing, training, scheduling and corrective action.
• Oversees and participates in instructional activities in the Respiratory Care program.
• Organizes and oversees student/applicant activities.
• Maintains knowledge and skills.
• Recommends to leadership long-range plans and learning maps which support company and division missions.
• Assists Director in data preparation of special projects through document review, data gathering, analysis and presentation.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that…