Manager Respiratory

Summary:

This position covers West Branch and Gladwin medical centers.

This position directs the operation of the Respiratory Care and Sleep Department to assure therapy performance in keeping with the standard and the specific requirements of the hospital. Responsible for the day-to-day decisions involved in operating these departments, which includes quality assurance monitoring, purchasing, budgeting, personnel selection and management, inventory control, and development and implementation of new and on-going programs.

(25%)* Assures that all procedures are performed in accordance with currently recognized therapeutic practices in a competent and professional manner.

(25%)* Prepares the annual department budget. Maintains financial and statistical data to generate monthly variance reports and quality assurance reports. Remains conscious of cost and duty to organize departmental work efficiently and economically.

(25%)* Is responsible for the performance of all staff. Directs monthly department meetings and provides periodic in-servicing to departmental personnel. Schedules all personnel for participation in all appropriate education programs. Prepares and presents regular in-service education.

(25%)* Establishes and maintains good rapport with all attending physicians and consulting physicians, as well as all medical center departments and personnel.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monitors the quality and appropriateness of respiratory and sleep disorder services through the quality assurance program.

Selects and assists in hiring, training and discipline of personnel, as needed to maintain a qualified staff. Provides routine performance evaluations of all staff personnel.

Provides instruction for department staff and hospital personnel in Respiratory and Sleep Care procedures. Maintains adequate inventory and supplies.
Assures that all equipment is cleaned, sterilized, serviced and in good repair at all times. Writes and revises departmental policy and procedure manual.
Performs and completes special projects in addition to routine work assignments, as needed or assigned by Director.

Carries out all Respiratory Care and Sleep Disorder modalities according to orders and protocol, as needed.

Maintains quality control and management of the blood gas laboratory.

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows.

An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

BLS - Basic Life Support Required

Equivalent Experience - Within 1 month of hire or transfer

FINGERPRIN - Fingerprinting Required

RT - Licensed Respiratory Therapist Required

Education: Bachelors Degree

Comments: Bachelor's Degree within one year of hire.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:
Two (2) to three (3) years clinical experience and three (3) year supervisory experience in medical center or similar setting required.

Organizational and management skills needed to effectively direct a group.

Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

Mandatory tuberculosis (TB) testing as required by employee health Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must also be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level: Light. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls.