Minimum EducationAssociates degree in Respiratory Therapy Required
Minimum EducationBachelors degree in Respiratory Therapy Required
Bachelors degree in Business Healthcare Administration/Management or related field Required if Respiratory Therapy degree is Associates level
Candidates holding a Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy are considered with agreement to complete Bachelors degree within agreed upon timeframe.
Minimum EducationMasters degree in Business or Healthcare Administration/Management Preferred
Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required SkillsBLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Required within 30 days of hire if not current upon hire.
Required SkillsLicenses: State of Tennessee Registered Respiratory Therapist license with ABG endorsement Required
State of Tennessee Certified Respiratory Therapist license with ABG endorsement Considered with agreement to obtain Registered Respiratory Therapist license within 1 year of start date in position
Minimum Work Experience
Minimum 5 years clinical experience as Respiratory Therapist Required
Minimum 2 years Management/Leadership experience Required
Directs the activities and resources for Respiratory Polysomnography Cardiographics and Cardio Rehab departments to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
Reports to: Assistant Administrator
Develops and implements departmental goals plans and standards consistent with the clinical
administrative legal and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
Directs and evaluates departmental operations including patient care delivery information technologies service level determination and complaint management to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
Plans and monitors staffing activities including hiring orienting evaluating disciplinary actions and continuing education initiatives.
Prepares monitors and evaluates departmental budgets and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.
Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
Integrates evidencebased practices into operations and clinical protocols.
Performs direct patient care duties within scope of licensure if necessary
Required Experience:
Director