UofL Health
Primary Location: Mary and Elizabeth - UMCAddress: 1850 Bluegrass AveLouisville, KY 40215Shift: First Shift (United States of America)Job Description Summary: UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.With more than 12,000 team members-physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals-UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.Job Description: The Respiratory Care Manager has a thorough knowledge and proficiency in the skills of adult (ages 18-65), geriatric (ages 66 and over), neonatal (birth to 12 months), and occasionally adolescent (ages 12-17) respiratory care. The manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Respiratory Care and Pulmonary Lab departments. The manager presents a pleasing and helpful manner to the patient, physicians, visitors, members of the department, and all other medical personnel. The manager exhibits courteous behavior when addressing the general public and outside hospital related agencies. The manager supports and contributes to departmental and hospital objectives by assisting the director and by giving instruction and guidance to the employees supervised. Essential Functions:•Reviews departmental financial and quality performance with director monthly•Responds to customer satisfaction concerns and requirements•Monitors staffing levels, skill mix, qualifications, and competencies and consults with the supervisor if adjustments appear necessary•Monitors and evaluates the level and quality of services•Manages the timeliness and appropriateness of services•Facilitates and manages the establishment and the implementation of priorities•Manages materials and inventory within the department and assist with evaluations of new equipment/products•Manages the recruitment, the retention, and the development of staff•Monitors and facilitates the orientation to the department, monitors and facilitates the provision of in-service/CEU training, and facilitates the testing of competencies•Assures the competency of the Respiratory Therapy Department staff and reports to director•Manages all aspects of the employees reporting to them, including but not limited to completion of performance evaluations, continued documentation/evaluation or competency, and facilitating crucial conversations and corrective action•Manages the productivity of the department and provides monthly reports to the director•Investigates and responds to occurrence reports and communicates issues with the Risk Management departmentAdditional Job Description:Education:•Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy or related degree. An associate degree in Respiratory Therapy and 10 years of leadership experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree. •Master's degree in related field (preferred) Experience: •Minimum five years' experience as a Respiratory Therapy department supervisor or equivalent experience (required)Licensure:•Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care Mandatory License (required)Certification:•Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) (required)•Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)•Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)