Manager, Respiratory Therapy

Overview

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Oversee, organize, staff, direct, and control the Respiratory department within the facility. Supervise all administrative and technical service of this department, delegating appropriate responsibilities to supervisors and coordinators. Ensure departmental compliance with Medical Center and regulatory agency standards. Operate departments within approved budgets. Promote quality services through the development of Performance Improvement programs. Integral member of the network respiratory council, under the direction of the Network Chief Nursing Executive (CNE) and appointed respiratory therapy Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), responsible for executing and harmonizing best practices, pathways, protocols, equipment procurement, policies, and practices in addition to identifying technology, innovation and growth opportunities.

Reviews, develops, and implements departmental policies and procedures in line with the network-wide respiratory standardization initiatives.

A day in the life of a Manager, Respiratory Therapy includes:

• Operations Management
• Directs all activities of the respiratory department in accordance with applicable regulations, accreditation standards, certification and licensing requirements (State, Federal, TJC, NJDOH, State of New Jersey, CLIA, CAP, and others).
• Adhere to the standards identified in the facility’s Organizational & Managerial Competencies and network-wide respiratory policies and procedures.
• Adhere with and execute processes for monitoring, evaluating, and improving departmental operations, systems, and services, as well as addressing through appropriate documentation and communication.
• Coordinate and oversee the implementation process for all network-wide policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all respiratory staff are in keeping with regulatory agency requirements and facility policies and procedures relative to safety and security, including orientation, safety/disaster training, incident reporting, and annual required programs.
• In partnership with the network respiratory council, evaluate, monitor, oversee, and keep current the training and orientation program of new employees.
• Work with the facility CNO to ensure equipment adequacy and maintenance, and ensure all applicable regulations are met.
• Support patient experience improvements by leveraging results and implementing relevant improvements to local respiratory processes.
• Monitor and analyze incident reports to identify potential system or staff compliance issues and ensure patient safety.
• Manage capital use and contribute to budget planning and resource allocation.
• Assist in developing budgets and performance metrics aligned to network-wide respiratory strategy.
• Support the Medical Directors in implementing evidence-based protocols through coordination with respiratory council, physicians, nursing, and other team members.

• Develop solutions to problems and identify policy opportunities in coordination with network leadership.
• Share local insights and best practices with the respiratory therapy CNO.
• Aim to achieve facility strategy targets and seek assistance when needed.

• Collaborate with facility leaders to promote quality and safe care.
• Work with facility CNO to ensure service metrics are maintained.
• Prepare and analyze data for performance improvement, budgeting, and planning.
• Incorporate patient experience feedback into policy formulation and local changes to improve outcomes and throughput.

• Oversee scheduling, attendance, and payroll submission for respiratory staff.
• Make hiring, performance, disciplinary, and termination…