Director of Respiratory Services

Schedule: Full-Time Days

Your experience matters 

 Havasu Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Director of Respiratory Services joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute 

A Director of Respiratory Therapist who excels in this role:

• Direct the department's activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
•  Develop and implement departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization. 
• Direct and evaluate departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
• Plan and monitor staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.
• Prepare, monitor, and evaluate departmental budgets, and ensure that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding.
• Coordinate and direct internal/external audits.
• Create and foster an environment that encourages professional growth.
• Integrate evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
• Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA).
• Manage the work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, ensures quality standards
• Responsible for hiring, training and development, performance reviews, and administering corrective actions for staff. 

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for 
Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in related field. Additional requirements include:

• Valid and current state board of respiratory care license.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) 

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Connect with a Recruiter 
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Dian Rezendes by emailing [email protected]. 

More about Havasu Regional Medical Center

Havasu Regional Medical Center is a 171-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Lake Havasu City, AZ community. 

EEOC Statement

"Havasu Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Havasu Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.