Responsibilities

The Director - Respiratory Care (RRT) will: Exhibit leadership by liaising with other departments to maintain communication and drive quality improvement initiatives. Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance respiratory care services Represent the Respiratory Department in meetings and various internal and external activities Ensure respiratory therapists maintain high standards of clinical education and skills Develop and uphold department policies and procedures Manage staff, budgets, and overall departmental performance effectively Collaborate with physician, nursing, and administrative leaders to set goals, develop strategies, and support the hospital’s mission and operational success Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy Current, unrestricted NYS Registered Respiratory Therapist license Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from AHA 5+ years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist in an acute care or hospital setting 3+ years of management experience Experience and/or certification in one or more specialty areas of Respiratory Therapy, such as critical care or pulmonary function testing Desired Master's degree Quality improvement expertise leading successful quality improvement initiatives data driven approaches