RESPIRATORY THERAPY DIRECTOR - Chatuge Regional Hospital

DESCRIPTION:

The Respiratory Care Manager is responsible for providing care which includes assessment, treatment, management, diagnostic evaluation of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. consults with physicians. Provides consultation, instruction, and/or technical direction of medical, nursing, and other staff members. The manager is responsible for the daily operation and long range planning of the department. The duties include but are not limited to management of human resources, quality assurance in the provision of patient care, and fiscal management of the department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: HS Diploma or GED - Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Must possess a Georgia license as a Respiratory Care Professional. Must maintain a current CPR card or obtain with 60 days of hire. ACLS, PALS certification or obtain within 90 days of hire, NRP is strongly recommended

EXPERIENCE: Desirable characteristics include at least two years’ experience in a hospital or medical related environment

Management experience preferred

Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision

Must be able to lead by example, counsel employees when necessary and administer disciplinary actions when appropriate.

Must be emotionally mature and able to function effectively under stress