Respiratory Therapy Director, Tyler, Full-Time, Days

Advancing Healthcare Together – The Future of Healthcare is in East Texas

Why UT Health - East Texas?

Our People. Our people truly are our greatest strength. They make a massive difference in the amazing care we provide every day. We work closely together to create a positive experience for our patients and each other.

Our Purpose. We will build on your experience and provide meaningful and purposeful career growth for your future. You will have the opportunity every day to make a difference in someone’s life and change the course of healthcare.

Our Place. Tyler, Texas is a small town with a huge heart where you will have the privilege of caring for your neighbors. Everybody is somebody here.

Representing the very best in healthcare, UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals and more than 70 clinics across east Texas. With nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed inpatient beds, UT Health East Texas provides healthcare services to thousands of patients annually through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS service.

Uniquely positioned to be the healthcare leader in East Texas through a partnership with the University of Texas we care for our patients, their families and each other. We do so while training and educating the caregivers of the future. UT Health East Texas brings world-class healthcare to the region making the quality, size, location and diversity of the system an ideal opportunity for those interested in the future of healthcare.

Under the guidance of the administration and according to hospital and department policies and procedures, the Director is responsible for all activities within selected areas of clinical management. These areas include clinical education Quality and Performance Improvement, Patient Driven Protocols, Diagnostic Quality Control, Equipment Control, Infection Control, personnel management and staff development. The Director has accountability twenty-four hours a day for staffing and daily operations and is subject to callback.

DUTIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Coordinate the Pulmonary Standards of Care program including: implementation of an “assess and treat” program, patient assessment/re-assessment, patient/family education, age-specific appropriateness of care, outcomes of care and infection control.
• Coordinate the development, implementation and subsequent revision of department policies and procedures which comply with hospital guidelines and meet the standards of applicable government, JCAHO, OSHA, CAP and other professional organizations.
• Coordinate the collection and analysis of data and develop actions related to department PI programs.
• Coordinate and manage the day-to-day activities of the staff including interviewing, performance evaluations, and assessment of training and development needs, scheduling, and corrective action and monitoring of clinical skills.
• Act as a liaison and/or consultant between pulmonary staff, nurses, physicians and other departments as part of an interdisciplinary approach to patient are planning.
• Coordinates inservice education on topics related to respiratory care, policies and procedures or equipment for pulmonary staff as well as other departments or physicians.
• Participates in continuing education for self-development in clinical and management areas.
• Acts as a role model for employees by supporting administration, demonstrates professional and personal ethics, displays professional appearance, communicates effectively, active membership in state and national respiratory organizations, participates in hospital and department sponsored events.
• Coordinates and monitors the daily process of assessing and meeting the needs and expectations of the department customers.

SUPERVISION:

• Functions independently requiring minimal supervision from the Vice-President of Professional Services.

Education

• Minimum of Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy, prefers Bachelor’s degree.

Experience:

• Minimum of five years in Respiratory Therapy
• Minimum of two years management experience.

Certification and Licensure:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Current Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
• BLS and ACLS certifications

Skills

• Knowledge and experience in the administration of all generally accepted modalities of Respiratory Therapy procedures including intensive and non-intensive care treatments, emergency care, patient assessment, and diagnostic testing.
• Management and interpersonal skills necessary to work professionally and effectively with the entire various “customer” of the Pulmonary Services Department.
• Knowledge and understanding of the function and proper application of a wide variety of equipment used in the care and treatment of respiratory related diseases and conditions.
• Knowledge in the use and application of computers and various technical and management software programs.
• Ability to gather, analyze and utilize pertinent data for department production, productivity, performance improvement, quality control, and staff development.
• Ability to accurately assess staff performances and to conduct meaningful employee evaluations that result in positive behavior changes.

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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    Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time (up to two hours)
  • Move quickly from one place to another
  • Lift and transport gas cylinders and light equipment, push heavy ventilators
  • Lift and reposition heavy patients
  • Frequently involves extended periods of time sitting and working with computers

  
  ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

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    Involves continuous exposure to unpleasant working conditions and elements
  • Involve exposure to communicable diseases and hazards associated with handling blood and body fluids, needles and other hazardous materials.

  
  COMMENTS:

  
  The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.