Director of Respiratory Therapy & Clinical Registries
Required skills
- Respiratory Therapy
- Clinical Registries
- Director
- Budget Management
- Compliance
- Staff Recruitment
- Scheduling
- Evaluation
- Professional Development
- Clinical Resource
Nice to have
- Cardiology Registry Experience
Role summary
Avera Heart Hospital is seeking a Director of Respiratory Therapy & Clinical Registries to oversee the Respiratory Therapy Department's operations, clinical excellence, and staff management. This role involves managing departmental budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving quality improvement programs. The Director will also manage the collection, analysis, and dissemination of data from clinical registries, collaborating with physicians, nursing leadership, and hospital administration to advance cardiopulmonary patient care. A Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care and an active Respiratory Therapist license are required.
Location:
Avera Heart HospitalWorker Type:
RegularWork Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)At Avera Heart Hospital, you’re not just joining a workplace – you’re becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employee, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide – out of more than 4,000 – to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Position Highlights:
The Director of Respiratory Therapy & Clinical Registries is accountable for the overall direction, clinical excellence, and daily operations of the Respiratory Therapy Department. The Director manages departmental budgets, ensures compliance with state, federal, and regulatory standards and oversees staff recruitment, scheduling, evaluation, and professional development. Acting as a clinical resource, the Director collaborates with physicians, nursing leadership, and hospital administration to drive quality improvement programs, maintain life-support equipment, and advance high standards of cardiopulmonary patient care. Manage the collection, storage, analysis and dissemination of data from participating clinical registries.
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree or Technical Certificate Graduate of an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care required
Master’s Degree preferred
Previous management experience preferred
Experience with cardiology related registry preferred
Licensure/Certification:
Respiratory Therapist active license
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