Asst Dir-Respiratory Therapy

Scope of Position

The Respiratory Therapy Department provides all types of respiratory care including respiratory therapy treatments, ICU services, neonatal, adult and geriatric, oxygen and humidity therapy, mechanical ventilation, whole blood analysis, and pulmonary diagnostics, both inpatient and outpatient settings.

The Associate Director collaborates with the medical director(s), department director, administration, and system colleagues in the development and implementation of department goals and strategies and strategic growth opportunities.

The Associate Director is responsible for planning and development of the capital budget and yearly expense budget along with closely monitoring department expenses and productivity throughout the year.

The Associate Director is responsible for purchase and maintenance of supplies and equipment for the Respiratory Therapy Department. The Associate Director also works closely with the value analysis team to implement new and alternative respiratory supplies and equipment (capital and non-capital) for use throughout the entire hospital system.

The Associate Director is responsible for preparation of department educational experiences related to new equipment, RT Quality Assurance activities and evaluating employee performance. The Associate Director manages the departments information systems, equipment and inventory control, cleaning and decontamination operations, equipment assembly and performance verification procedures, and maintenance operations.

The Associate Director represents the respiratory therapy department at various meetings with physicians, nurses, respiratory staff, managers, vendors and other multidisciplinary groups throughout the hospital. Acts in place of Director as needed.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the daily operation, leadership and direction of the departments information systems, equipment and inventory control, budget, cleaning and decontamination operations, equipment assembly and performance verification procedures, maintenance operations, management of staff, infection prevention and safety activities. This position assures compliance with regulatory requirements, services and activities are aligned to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Centers mission, strategic plan and KRAs and is responsible for educational experiences, quality assurance and improvement, policy and procedure development, and employee performance evaluation.

Duties and Responsibilities

40% - Staff Development and Management

• Responsible for facilitating completion of goal development, strategic planning, and evaluation of goal achievement for direct reports.
• Assures staff skill competency including the completion of mandatary educational and health requirements
• Provide necessary counseling and education for staff including problem solving, conflict resolution, and issuance of corrective action
• Assists in interviewing and hiring staff

35% - Daily Operation Maintenance

• Evaluates equipment for purchase including direct communication with vendors, senior leadership, capital budget requests, etc.
• Assures adequate stock for respiratory equipment (supplies, medications, medical units) while complying with budgetary guidelines
• Plans or initiates cost-saving initiatives
• Assist in development of operational and capital budgets
• Assist in maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Facilitates effective use of time, people, materials, and financial resources

15% - Financial Reviews and analysis

• Monitors Bi-weekly productivity and creates action plans
• Monitors financial metrics and creates/documents action plans
• Evaluation and review of budget variances and justifies them with corrections and adjustments as indicated
• Update financial reports
• Report out at business unit meetings

10% - Policies and Procedures

• Assures Respiratory Therapy policies and procedures are up-to-date and makes the necessary changes for review submission
• Assists with monthly safety reporting

5% - Project Management

• Assumes the leadership role in identifying and correcting factors contributing to problematic outcomes (patient care and services)
• Collaborates with necessary individuals (vendors, physicians, etc.) for effective execution and implementation of new equipment and processes
• Demonstrates dependability in meeting target dates for reports and project completion

5% - Assist the Director and other Associate Director(s) with other job duties as necessary.

Organizational Expectations Practices within the Medical Center's policies and procedures. Adheres to the Intensive Caring Value statements as demonstrated through positive patient/guest relations, positive and effective interactions with staff, and formulating and meeting developmental goals.