A healthcare system in New York is actively seeking a Director - Respiratory Care (RRT) to join their Respiratory Department team. In this role, the Director - Respiratory Care (RRT) provide clinical, operational, and administrative leadership for the Respiratory Care department to ensure outstanding patient care in both outpatient and inpatient settings.About the OpportunityLocation: Queens Schedule: Monday to Friday Hours: 8 AM - 4:30 PMResponsibilitiesThe Director - Respiratory Care (RRT) will:
- Exhibit leadership by liaising with other departments to maintain communication and drive quality improvement initiatives.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance respiratory care services
- Represent the Respiratory Department in meetings and various internal and external activities
- Ensure respiratory therapists maintain high standards of clinical education and skills
- Develop and uphold department policies and procedures
- Manage staff, budgets, and overall departmental performance effectively
- Collaborate with physician, nursing, and administrative leaders to set goals, develop strategies, and support the hospital's mission and operational success
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy
- Current, unrestricted NYS Registered Respiratory Therapist license
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from AHA
- 5+ years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist in an acute care or hospital setting
- 3+ years of management experience
- Experience and/or certification in one or more specialty areas of Respiratory Therapy, such as critical care or pulmonary function testing
Desired
- Master's degree
- Quality improvement expertise leading successful quality improvement initiatives data driven approaches