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Dir - Respiratory
Lawrenceburg, TN
Job Description
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg
Description 01270 Director of Cardiopulmonary/Sleep Lab
The Director of Cardiopulmonary and Sleep Lab is a registered Respiratory Therapist with clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist. This Director is a member of the leadership team and reports directly to the Chief Nursing Officer. He/she must be able to work collaboratively with all members of the leadership and health care team and must be able to effectively lead others. The Director of Cardiopulmonary and Sleep Lab Department including Respiratory Therapy, Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab, Pulmonary function testing, holter monitor testing and Sleep Lab. This director is responsible for providing clinical and operational oversight to the areas managed and is responsible for ensuring the standards of care are met for the patients served. The Director of Cardiopulmonary/Sleep Lab is responsible for stress test process and works collaboratively with the Nuclear Medicine department to administer cardiac stress testing. This Director provides oversight to the EKG processes across the hospital as well as the ABG lab and works collaboratively with the Laboratory Director to ensure the ABG lab and the ABG processes meet standard of care and the laboratory regulatory requirements. The Director of Cardiopulmonary/Sleep Lab is a working manager and may provide direct or indirect patient care within the hospital.
Essential Functions
Determines, coordinates and supervises daily staffing assignments and levels.
Provides direction, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring to staff. Performs or assists with the performance and evaluations and disciplinary actions.
Assess and ensures quality of services delivered and facilitates staff development programs. Ensures staff compliance with departmental and organizational policies, procedure and protocols.
Performs staff responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels.
Leads the handling and resolution of complex issues and complaints.
Performs Electrocardiogram, Holter Monitoring and Scanning, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, attend all C-Sections and high rick deliveries of newborn, Arterial Blood Gas Sticks, Capillary sticks, Analyzation of Arterial Blood Gas, Cord Blood Gases, Capillary Blood Gases and Carboxyhemogloblin, Maintenance and troubleshooting of Arterial Blood Gas Analyzer, Pulmonary Function Studies, Electroencephalograms, Stress Testing, Cardiac Rehabilitation.
Assists with developing specific departmental goals, standards and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.
Monitors department budget, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts and vendor relations. Determines and justifies needs for systems/equipment/supplies, monitors usage and supply stock, and oversees equipment's function.
Collaborates with physicians and health care team members to provide care to the patients.
Ensures the patient care delivered follows recommended standards of care in a manner that promotes positive outcomes, avoids harm to patients and promotes health and healing.
Provides direction, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring to staff. Performs or assists with the performance and evaluations and disciplinary actions.
Assess and ensures quality of services delivered and facilitates staff development programs. Ensures staff compliance with departmental and organizational policies, procedure and protocols.
Performs staff responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels.
Leads the handling and resolution of complex issues and complaints.
Performs Electrocardiogram, Holter Monitoring and Scanning, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, attend all C-Sections and high rick deliveries of newborn, Arterial Blood Gas Sticks, Capillary sticks, Analyzation of Arterial Blood Gas, Cord Blood Gases, Capillary Blood Gases and Carboxyhemogloblin, Maintenance and troubleshooting of Arterial Blood Gas Analyzer, Pulmonary Function Studies, Electroencephalograms, Stress Testing, Cardiac Rehabilitation.
Assists with developing specific departmental goals, standards and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.
Monitors department budget, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts and vendor relations. Determines and justifies needs for systems/equipment/supplies, monitors usage and supply stock, and oversees equipment's function.
Collaborates with physicians and health care team members to provide care to the patients.
Ensures the patient care delivered follows recommended standards of care in a manner that promotes positive outcomes, avoids harm to patients and promotes health and healing.
Qualifications
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
Must possess an active Registered Respiratory Therapist license in the state of TN.
Must possess an active Registered Respiratory Therapist license in the state of TN.
Required Skills
Must have current BLS/CPR
Must have current ACLS, PALS, and NRP
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to operate or must possess the ability to learn to operate the equipment required to perform the essential job duties including the use of mechanical ventilator devices, holter monitors, pulmonary function equipment, and equipment used within the cardiac/ pulmonary rehab and sleep lab environments.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Must possess strong computer skills and have the ability to work with multiple computer systems.
Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English.
Must have current BLS/CPR
Must have current ACLS, PALS, and NRP
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to operate or must possess the ability to learn to operate the equipment required to perform the essential job duties including the use of mechanical ventilator devices, holter monitors, pulmonary function equipment, and equipment used within the cardiac/ pulmonary rehab and sleep lab environments.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Must possess strong computer skills and have the ability to work with multiple computer systems.
Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English.
Minimum Work Experience
Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience. Previous management or leadership experience preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience. Previous management or leadership experience preferred.
Required Licenses
[Tennessee, United States] Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Must possess an active Registered Respiratory Therapist license in the state of TN.
[Tennessee, United States] Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Must possess an active Registered Respiratory Therapist license in the state of TN.
Job Respiratory/Pulmonary
Primary Location Tennessee-Lawrenceburg
Schedule Full-time
Work Schedule Day shift, 10+ hr/shift, weekdays only
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
5+ years
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