Director of Respiratory & Sleep Lab

Your experience matters 

Maria Parham Health 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 Respiratory Therapist 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.

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours a week

How you'll contribute 

A Respiratory Therapist who excels in this role 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 

What we're looking for 
Applicants should have a minimum of being a graduate of a Respiratory Program that is Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education (JRCRTE) accredited (these qualifications are required). Additional requirements include:

• Active and valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) is required within 30 days of hire.

More about Maria Parham Health

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. With 205 licensed beds, Maria Parham Health is equipped for every health care need one can encounter. We are fully licensed by Joint Commission, the College of American Pathologists, and Rated Highest In-Patient Safety from Leapfrog.

Where We Are:

Henderson, NC offers great outdoors, including the region's largest lake, providing endless hours of fun boating, fishing, water skiing, and camping. Throw in great golfing, hunting and two fantastic recreational organizations and you may find yourself having a hard time deciding what to do next!

Why Choose Us:

· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

· Competitive Paid Time Off, PTO cash out, and PTO donation programs

· Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

· Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

· Robust employee recognition and awards programs

· And much more...

EEOC Statement

"Maria Parham Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Maria Parham Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."