Director, Respiratory Services

Job description

Director, Respiratory Care Services

nJoin UPMC as the Director of Respiratory Care Services and lead a high-performing team dedicated to delivering exceptional cardiopulmonary care. This key leadership role is responsible for driving clinical excellence, operational performance, staff development, and program innovation across respiratory care services. The ideal candidate will be a strategic and collaborative leader who is passionate about advancing patient care, supporting team growth, and aligning departmental initiatives with organizational goals.

nPurpose

nDirects all operational activities related to Respiratory Care Services for patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. Plans, coordinates, and evaluates departmental operations consistent with the strategic goals and objectives of the hospital. Oversees respiratory care education programs and fosters the development of future respiratory care professionals through student education initiatives.

nResponsibilities

nnnDirect and oversee the operational, clinical, and administrative functions of the Respiratory Care Services department.

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nnAnalyze and manage the department's financial performance to ensure optimal efficiency, resource utilization, and adherence to established budgets.

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nnPlan, allocate, and authorize budgeted funds to support clinical operations, equipment, staffing, and programmatic needs.

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nnMonitor departmental performance and operate within established fiscal parameters based on patient volume and acuity.

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nnLead all personnel-related functions, including recruitment, selection, onboarding, performance management, competency validation, corrective action, succession planning, and professional development.

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nnEnsure compliance with all applicable federal, state, regulatory, and accreditation standards, including those established by The Joint Commission.

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nnCollaborate effectively with the Medical Director, Medical Staff, Nursing Leadership, and Ancillary Services to promote interdisciplinary patient care.

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nnMaintain high-quality patient outcomes through quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practices, policy development, technology advancement, and ongoing evaluation of services.

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nnCommunicate and champion the mission, vision, and values of UPMC while fostering a positive and engaged work environment.

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nnPartner with staff to develop and support departmental goals, initiatives, and a culture of continuous improvement.

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nnSupport respiratory care student education programs and ensure a high-quality learning environment for future clinicians.

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nnDemonstrate system-wide competencies and behaviors in accordance with UPMC standards.

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nnPerform other duties as assigned.

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n nWhy Consider This Opportunity?

nnnLead a critical clinical service line with a direct impact on patient outcomes.

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nnInfluence departmental strategy, operational performance, and workforce development.

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nnCollaborate with multidisciplinary leaders across the organization.

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nnShape the future of respiratory care through innovation, quality improvement, and education.

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n nQualifications

nnnGraduate of a CoARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory Therapy program required.

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nnBachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or a related field of study required (AMA-approved BS degree preferred where applicable).

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nnMinimum of five (5) years of clinical respiratory care experience, including experience in a management and/or leadership role required.

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nn5 years of progressive leadership experience strongly preferred.

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nnCurrent Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required.

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nnCurrent Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.

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nnRespiratory Therapists who obtained their RRT credential from the NBRC on or after July 1, 2002, must maintain certification in accordance with NBRC guidelines.

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nnBasic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.

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n nLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances

nnnCPR certification required based on AHA standards, including both didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.

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nnBasic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

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nnOsteopathic Respiratory Care

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nnRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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nnRespiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)

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nnAct 33 Clearance with renewal

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nnAct 34 Clearance with renewal

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nnAct 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

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n nUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Worksite address

williamsport, PA, 17705, US

Who can apply

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