Clinical Manager Respiratory Therapy

Company: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth
Location: Plymouth
Posted on: March 26, 2020

Job Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities------------------Promotes the philosophy, mission, goals and objectives of the institution and the department.------------------Responsible for 24 hour day-to-day operation of the Respiratory Therapy Department.------------------Maintains efficient clinical, financial and patient flow systems and improves same.------------------Responsible for all human resource activities such as hiring, terminations, evaluating and corrective action. ------------------Ensures educational/professional staff development and improved knowledge of staff.------------------Ensures the clinical and behavioral competency of staff.------------------Ensures timely data collection, analysis of information and operational response to such information -- including payroll, FTE budget, supply and expense, patient/family satisfaction, and evidence-based clinically effective quality outcome measures.------------------Responsible for annual planning relative to service line and integration with organization's strategic plan.------------------Knowledgeable about day-to-day operations; appropriately delegates and prioritizes.------------------Ensures time schedules result in proper coverage for all shifts.------------------Ensures accreditation and regulatory compliance within the service line, including Joint Commission, DPH, OSHA and FDA.------------------Actively participates in hospital-wide quality improvement process activities.------------------Collaborates with Director to prepare and manage annual operating and capital equipment budgets.------------------In collaboration with Director, formulates, implements, reviews and revises policies, procedures and standards of patient care.------------------Addresses union issues and brings resolution to union grievances------------------Investigates and submits reports on unusual occurrences with necessary follow through.------------------Reviews, investigates and responds to patient complaints.It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.Experience/Knowledge/Skills Required------------------------------------------------------------------Five years of respiratory care experience.--Two years' experience in a leadership position.------------------Solid background in planning, organizing and supervising------------------Proven leadership experience, demonstrated problem solver.------------------Recent experience/knowledge of the latest, state-of-the-art respiratory equipment/technology/procedures.------------------Working knowledge of financial reports including operational/capital budgets.------------------Demonstrated skill in identifying, utilizing and scheduling staff.------------------Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication (oral and written) abilities.------------------Demonstrated ability to handle crisis situations in an effective, prompt, precise and professional manner.--Education Required------------------Graduate of an accredited program for Respiratory Care.------------------Bachelor's Degree;--Master's Degree preferredRegistration/Certification------------------Current RT license in Massachusetts.------------------National Board Certification in CRTT or RRT------------------AHA BLS Certification------------------AHA ACLS Certification------------------NALS Certification

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