Job Summary

Coordinates and supervises the provision of respiratory care and activities of The Respiratory Care Services Department and clinical area(s) of designated responsibility. Assures compliance with the directives, policies, and applicable laws and regulations.

Job Duties

• Supervises assigned personnel, assists with orientation and integration of new employees.
• Assists with addressing performance problems initiating the disciplinary process as appropriate.
• Supports Operations Manager in administrative responsibilities for the unit as delegated (i.e. performance appraisals, monitoring absenteeism, ordering supplies, scheduling 4 hour staffing, recruitment, and the hiring of potential candidates).
• Communicates pertinent information regarding patient care activities and operations to appropriate personnel.
• Participates in the formulation of Respiratory Care policies and goals as well as policies affecting other departments.
• Assures effective, efficient and cost-effective use of physical, financial and human resources.
• Monitors financial and statistical reports.
• Assists the in addressing system issues.
• Develops and maintains an effective liaison with physicians, patients, employees, other departmental managers and administrators.
• Provides feedback to staff or managers for professional practice issues, promoting evidence-based practices and research activities.
• Assists leadership team and operations manager with patient rounding.
• Follows up on incidents (patient, procedural and medication) occurring on assigned units.
• Assures proper documentation and follow through.
• Assists with resolution of patient and family concerns.
• Assumes responsibility for identifying processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events and participates in problem resolution of those issues.
• Coordinates the education, implementation, and ongoing management of the department electronic communication systems including the billing, documentation, and electronic medical record systems.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Hours: 7p-7a OR 11p-7a; 40 weekly hours; Every other weekend and holiday requirements

Minimum Qualifications: 3 Years of Experience, Registered Certification, Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy

Education

Bachelor's Degree-Respiratory Therapy (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 3 years-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA); Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification - Neonatal Resuscitation Program; Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)

Skills

Clinical Skills; Teamwork; Communication

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.