Director of Respiratory Services

About the role

As a Director of Respiratory Services, you'll be leading department activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational goals. You'll develop and implement departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Direct and evaluate departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
• Plan and monitor staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.
• Prepare, monitor, and evaluate departmental budgets, and ensure that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding.
• Create and foster an environment that encourages professional growth.
• Integrate evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
• Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA).
• Manage the work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, ensuring quality standards.
• Hire, train, and develop staff, conduct performance reviews, and administer corrective actions.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a related field.
• A valid and current state board of respiratory care license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance.

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in healthcare regulatory and compliance.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial protection and PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial & career growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

The base compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position offers a Full-Time Days schedule.

Contact

To apply or for more information, please contact Dian Rezendes at dian.rezendes@lifepointhealth.net.

Additional Information

Havasu Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.