Job Abstract

• Performs all the clinically related duties expected and described in the job description for a Respiratory Therapist Level III.
  
  
• Performs all staffing and scheduling functions, including the authorization of compensation for overtime worked by shift personnel, in order to maintain budgeted productivity levels.
  
  
• Coordinates work assignments for all Pulmonary Services personnel assigned to shift in the absence of a Lead RCP.
  
  
• Reviews the work of shift personnel, checks for compliance with physicians’ orders and for quality of work performed.
  
  
• Provides for the training and development of clinical. Identifies growth and development opportunities for staff, making arrangements to make the appropriate training available.
  
  
• Conducts performance appraisals for department personnel.
  
  
• Communicates policies, guidelines, procedures, and protocols to personnel within the Pulmonary Services Department.
  
  
• Ensures age related competency of staff by educating and training them to be able to provide Respiratory/Pulmonary Services throughout the Medical Center to the Neonatal Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric population.
  
  
• Participates in the interview process for both internal and external positions. Makes recommendations for hiring. May assist with coaching, counseling or termination of employees
  
  
• Participates in department CQI process, gathering and reporting on various clinical indicators as necessary.
  
  
• Identifies and resolves problems relating to staffing, personnel, and practices performed by the department.
  
  
• Supports evidence based changes in practice and good process design as it occurs within the department.
  
  
• Assists in coordinating of inservice classes for department.
  
  
• Represents the department in the absence of the Department Director when required.
  
  
• Participates in various departmental and Medical Center committees as appropriate.
  
  
• Evaluates and makes recommendations regarding the assessment and purchase of new equipment.
  
  
• Demonstrates leadership in patient safety activities.
  
  
• Identifies growth and development opportunities for staff, making arrangements to make the appropriate training available.
  
  
• Attends meetings or serves as department representative on Medical Center committees as appointed by Director.
  
  
• Assists with the timely completion of evaluations, annual competencies and department orientation.
  
  
• Assists in maintaining all Human Resource records/requirements for the department, including but not limited to updating of job descriptions, evaluations, annual competencies.
  
  
• Assists in the review and development of policies and procedures.
  
  
• Creates and maintains monthly staff schedules and identifies specialty assignments.
  
  
• Alternates as the manager representative on the SDM Council.
  
  
• Develops patient care plan and problem solves in conjunction with nursing, ancillary departments and physicians.
  
  

Compensation:  

$42.93 - 69.83