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Job Location drjobs

Kansas City, KS - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Position Title

Pulmonary Function Supervisor

Days - Full Time

Miller

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Pulmonary Function Supervisor under the supervision of the Director assists/supports the department administratively and clinically. He/she has an extensive knowledge base with expertise in pediatric and adult pulmonary function testing and exercise testing. He/she assists in the development and management of the department budget ongoing operations improvement program planning/development quality improvement initiatives and ensuring the safety of patients and staff. The Supervisor collaborates with other disciplines on issues related to the effective management of patient care and diagnostic testing. The Supervisor is an educational resource and coordinates education for multiple clinical affiliates and disciplines within the organization. He/she fosters an environment of collaboration and respect with Pulmonary Function Lab colleagues physicians nurses and other healthcare team members.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
  • Provides effective leadership through the direct management of employees and daily operations.
  • Demonstrates excellence in personnel management by identifying strengths of team members and assisting employees in leveraging those strengths in their work (including mandatory evaluations from the Health System).
  • Demonstrates clinical knowledge by acting as a resource to staff and consultant to other departments. Serves as a liaison to the medical staff.
  • Assists in the orientation training and evaluation of students new employees and other members of the health care team.
  • Delegates effectively.
  • Maintain knowledge of current trends and practices in pulmonary function and exercise testing through resources such as literature review professional journals and professional networking.
  • Develops and implements testing processes that are patient-centered evidence based and encourage professional practice of staff resulting in high quality and cost-effective care outcomes.
  • Identifies clinical indicators to measure and evaluate quality care. Oversees quality monitoring and uses findings to improve practice and reduce errors.
  • Participates in the development revision and implementation of policies and procedures.
  • Monitors and adjusts staffing to reflect changes in care requirements patient referrals and staffing resources.
  • With the director develops annual budgets for the Pulmonary Function Lab and adjusts as necessary to meet productivity targets for cost effectiveness and quality patient testing.
  • Participate in the evaluation and purchasing of products and equipment for the Pulmonary Function Lab.
  • Fulfills call duties as assigned.
  • Must be able to perform the professional clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
  • These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience
  • Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Care
  • 4 or more years relevant experience

Preferred Education and Experience
  • Masters Degree in Respiratory Care

Required Licensure and Certification
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist(RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Licensure and Certification
  • Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist(CPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) - State Board of Healing Arts

Required Language Skills
  • English - must read write and speak English

Knowledge Requirements
  • Proficiency in Word Excel and Powerpoint
  • Membership in regional & national Respiratory Therapy organization(s)

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-46673

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a persons race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin ancestry age (40 or older) disability veteran status or genetic information.

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