Job Description
$25k Sign-On Bonus
* Bachelor's degree required from an accredited school of Respiratory Care required.
* Current licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of New Jersey.
* BLS is required.
* Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist Certification is required within two years of date of hire or transfer.
* Minimum 5-7 years acute respiratory care in a hospital setting required.
* Solid understanding of Blood Gas CAP regulatory requirements, Respiratory Care Quality& PI, organizational vision and values; strong interpersonal, communication and management skills required.
Under the administrative direction of the Respiratory Care Operations Director and the medical direction provided by the Medical Director, Respiratory Care Services, the Clinical Operations Manager for Pulmonary and Blood Gas Labs is responsible for providing administrative, technical and clinical direction for Respiratory Care Services.
The Clinical Operations Manager oversees and manages the blood gas lab and pulmonary lab operations for adult and pediatric respiratory care. The Clinical Operations Manager ensures that all programs, practices, policies and procedures defining the provision of patient care and scope of practice for Respiratory Care Services are consistent with the Medical Center's policies, goals, and quality standards. The Clinical Operations Manager is responsible for ongoing regulatory compliance and is accountable for participating and representing RCS on Medical Center Committees as applicable, in surveys conducted by accrediting and regulatory agencies, presenting supporting data and documents required by reviewers and providing timely follow up including any action plans determined as necessary for compliance. The Clinical Operations Manager is responsible for promoting employee engagement opportunities and performance improvements for respiratory, pulmonary lab and blood gas lab.
The Clinical Operations Manager is responsible for planning and improving patient satisfaction, employee training and development, achieving industry leading quality standards and cutting edge clinical programs. The Clinical Operations Manager is responsible for the direction and oversight of the Respiratory Care Department, Blood Gas Lab, and Pulmonary Services Lab in the Respiratory Care Director's absence. This position assists with resolving staff issues, participating in performance reviews, monitoring budgetary practices, preparing staff schedules, developing and implementing performance improvement activities and orienting new employees to the unit. This position will participate in on call rotations and direct patient care as applicable.
This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to team work and cooperation.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree required from an accredited school of Respiratory Care required. Master's degree preferred.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of New Jersey. BLS is required. Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist Certification is required within two years of date of hire or transfer.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum 5-7 years acute respiratory care in a hospital setting required. Management experience in respiratory care preferred. Solid understanding of Blood Gas CAP regulatory requirements, Respiratory Care Quality& PI, organizational vision and values; strong interpersonal, communication and management skills required. Proficiency in Clinical Applications, Excel and Power Point required at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.
Position requires the following Age Specific Competencies within each specialty:
Specialty
Neonate/Infant
(birth to1 yr) Pediatric
(1-12yrs.) Adolescent
(13-17 yrs.) Adult
(18-65yrs.) Geriatric
(>65yrs.)
Care of the Mechanically Ventilated Patient X X X X X
Transport of the Mechanically Ventilated Patient X X X X X
Bronchoscopy on Mechanically Ventilated Patient X X X X X
Blood Gas Acquisition and Analysis X X X X X
Nebulizer Therapy X X X X X
Continuous Nebulizer Therapy X X X X X
Chest Physiotherapy X X X X X
Oxygen Therapy X X X X X
Hyperinflation Therapy X X X X X
Airway Management X X X X X
Pulmonary Function Testing X X X X X
Restraints X X X X X
Pneumogram X X X X X
Tracheostomy Reinsertion X X X X X
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Demonstrates the technical competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, blood-borne pathogens, and potential injury. Must have the ability to distinguish colors.
This position requires sitting at a desk or computer a majority of the day with frequent walking and standing.
The essential functions for this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to department leadership and supervises incumbents as assigned.
The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Total Rewards at AtlantiCare
At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans with employer contributions
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
Wellness Programs to help you thrive
Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more
Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.
Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.
