Director of Cardiopulmonary

About the role

The Director of Cardiopulmonary plans, coordinates, directs and maintains all operational facets of the Cardiopulmonary Department. They ensure integration of the department into the primary functions of the organization and creates a collaborative, productive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains efficient and effective department operations while requiring compliance with all state, federal and local regulatory laws & standards.
• Ensures integration of the department into the primary functions of the organization.
• Creates a collaborative, productive work environment through positive relationships with senior leadership, other directors, physicians, employees, patients/families and the community.
• Makes decisions and critical thinking skills to provide 24 hour accountability of leadership by appropriate delegation.
• Monitors the provision of services for inpatients and outpatients.
• Investigates incidents and patient complaints, performing service recovery when possible.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Develops and implements appropriate policies and procedures.
• Plans and provides a sufficient number of qualified and competent staff for the service line.
• Ensures completion of all employee records including but not limited to: payroll, performance evaluations, competencies, personnel action requests etc.
• Ensures initial orientation and continuing education opportunities are presented appropriately for all department staff.
• Captures and evaluates quality improvement processes for the department(s).
• Maintains quality control programs, as appropriate.
• Participates in the budget planning process by making recommendations for resources, including personnel, equipment and space as appropriate.
• Provides assistance and information pertaining to Cardiopulmonary to Medical Staff, collaborates with Medical Staff.
• Functions competently in the staff role as necessary.
• Demonstrates adaptability, problem solving and professional behavior at all times.
• Participates in continuous Quality Improvement programs.
• Abides by the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHI.
• Maintains a safe work environment and reports safety concerns appropriately.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Experience: Three years of clinical RT experience with prior supervisory experience required.
• Licensure/Certification: Current State of Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license required. Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment, before patient care is administered independently. Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support & NRP certifications within 90 days of employment.