Hospital District #1 of Rice County

JOB TITLE:  Department Manager     DEPARTMENT:  Respiratory Therapy

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

Responsible to:                       Hospital Administrator

Responsible for:                      Employees of the Respiratory Therapy Department

Interrelationships:                   Works cooperatively with all hospital department, Medical 

                                                Staff and the public.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Respiratory Therapy Manager is responsible for the day to day operations of the Respiratory Therapy department.  The R.T. manager assures the quality of patient care services provided by the R.T. department.  The R.T. manager acts as a liaison with the other hospital departments.  The manager provides leadership for the staff and is responsible for the financial planning and operation of the R.T. department. 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:          Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Education:            Must be a graduate of an accredited R.T. program

                             Current Kansas license

                             Current BLS and NRP certifications

Essential

Functions:            Manual dexterity

                             Eye-hand coordination

                             Occasionally lifts supplies/equipment of weights up to 50 lbs.

                             Normal hearing and vision with or without corrections

                             Must have a good memory

                             Good attentions span for task/function

                             Must demonstrate patience, understanding, and ability to communicate

                             effectively at all times.

                             (This list may not include all of the duties assigned)

JOB DUTIES:  (This list may not include all of the duties assigned)

1. Assure delivery of quality R.T. services for inpatients and outpatients.
2. Set up equipment and medications and administer therapy as ordered.
3. Recognize medical problems with patients and notify physician.
4. Maintains equipment in proper working order and adapts the equipment to meet the needs of the patient.
5. Communicates with the physicians, other department staff, patient, and family members regarding patient progress, problems and plan.
6. Instructs the patient, family members, or other caregivers in therapeutic procedures and/or exercises to be continued upon discharge.
7. Assists in referral process when additional services are required.
8. Selects, trains, and assigns department staff.  Develops standards of performance, evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions.
9. Supervises the work of the R.T. employees.
10. Share call and weekend duties with the R.T.department staff.
11. Develop department goals and objectives, and establish and implement policies and procedures for department operation.
12. Prepares periodic reports for top management as required.
13. Oversees daily activities of the department to optimize productivity.
14. Develops, implements and coordinates the department’s Quality Improvement Plan.
15. Orders supplies and equipment as needed.
16. Possess interpersonal skills needed to function in a “team” setting.
17. Creates a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
18. Works well with assigned co-workers and other department’s staff.
19. Displays self-respect and pride in the institution.
20. Maintains and promotes a positive attitude.
21. Possess basic computer skills.
22. Demonstrate kindness, courteousness, and sensitivity to patients, families, physicians, co-workers, and visitors at all times.
23. Maintains confidentiality as defined by hospital policy.
24. Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
25. Performs quality work in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
26. Demonstrates flexibility, initiative, and ingenuity in performing job tasks.