• Goals and objectives are consistent with hospital mission and interdepartmental objectives.
• Identifies specific outcomes and target dates.
• Reviews goals monthly and addresses in monthly report.
• Addresses goal resolution.
• Develops an operating budget and capital expenditure plan.
• Consistent with goals and objectives.
• Reviews financial results monthly; compares to budget and takes corrective actions regarding unfavorable variances.
• Maintains appropriate levels of supplies/inventory.
• Selects equipment consistent with goals/budget.
• Processes departmental payroll accurately and timely.
• If applicable insures that departmental charges are input accurately and timely.
• Employees are well informed.
• Assures adherence.
• Reviews and revises at least annually or as needed.
• Delegates and coordinates departmental workflow for optimum efficiency.

• Shares control with employees and others as related to the outcome of services provided by the department.
• Seeks to constantly improve processes resulting in increased effectiveness and efficiency.
• Develops job descriptions and measurable performance standards; reviews and revises as needed.
• Encourages each employee to be quality conscious.
• Maintains a quality improvement log to show improvements.
• Crosses disciplinary lines to achieve functional quality improvement.
• Fosters openness and exchange of ideas for improvement.
• Advertises successes and builds on them for improvement.
• Leads by example.
• Finds an improvement opportunity.
  • Organizes a multidisciplinary team who is familiar with the problem.
  • Clarifies current knowledge about the process.
  • Uncovers the root causes.
  • Starts the PDCA cycle.
  • Plans for correction/intervention.
  • Does or implements the intervention.
  • Checks the results of the intervention.
  • Acts on the results with acceptance, rejection or modification.
• Proactively shares information with employees regarding mission, values goals, progress, trends, experiments, successes and failures.
• Proactively shares with administration information that could affect employees’ morale, motivation and ability to contribute to the organization.
• Provides input at Department Manager meetings and other committee meetings as assigned.
• Recruits, interviews, selects, hires and orients employees to fill vacancies in the department.
• Facilitates the hiring process by thorough, accurate and timely submission of paperwork.
• Monitors staffing levels and recommends adjustments to assure that customers’ needs are met.
• Promotes longevity.
• Runs efficient meetings which do not waste time.
• Manages group dynamics to encourage participation by all and use of all talents.
• Is able to reach consensus.
• Recognizes and rewards team cooperation, efforts and results.
• Acts proactively rather than reactively as evidenced by taking the initiative to solve problems before they become major crises.
• Responds to suggestions of others with optimism and an eye to visionary possibilities rather than with pessimism and negativity.
• Consistently treats employees as a customer rather than a resource which is expendable as evidenced by low turnover.
• Displays a high motivation to work with all employees to achieve the goals of the department and hospital.
• Strives to coach employees rather than reprimand.
• Encourages and provides for employee education/training opportunities which will have a direct effect on employee performance.
• Accurately and realistically evaluates employees based on job descriptions and performance standards.

• Submits evaluations to Human Resources on or before annual review date or end of probationary period.
• Oversees contracts from vendors.
  • Establishes a program for evaluation of new equipment.
  • Establishes a program for ordering supplies for department.
  • Reviews supplies used.
• Establishes and administers an equipment preventive maintenance program.
  • Sets up PM standards/contracts/frequency.
  • Monitors compliance.
  • Arranges for repairs of equipment.
  • Arranges and assures gas testing for compressed gas delivery system.
• Plans/implements continuing education for employees.
  • Stays current with JCAHO standards and assures compliance.
  • Makes outside continuing education programs.
  • Arranges for internal continuing education activities.
  • Establishes and oversees continuing education records for employees.
  • Works as a liaison for the hospital as a clinical site and local school teaching respiratory care.
• Serves, participates, and helps coordinate community education programs.
  • Actively works on specific programs.
  • Helps serve on outside organizational boards and committees toward community education/health awareness.
• Annually reviews CPT Coding for accuracy
• Reviews departmental prices annually to insure reasonableness.
• Oversees Respiratory Therapy procedures.
  • Performs Respiratory Therapy procedures as needed.
  • Lends clinical expertise to physicians and employees.

Age Specific Competencies:

Neonate (Newborn)

• Shows the ability to give medicated therapy via mask or blow-by
• Shows the ability to use appropriate devices and apply aerosol therapy.
• Uses appropriate technique and restraint for arterial puncture and capillary sampling for blood sampling.
• Uses appropriate technique and devices to deliver chest physical therapy.
• Shows ability to communicate with parents regarding therapy and expected outcome.

Pediatric (8 to 11 years)

• Uses appropriate technique for venipuncture and finger sticks.
• Shows ability to give medicated therapy via mask, mouthpiece or blow-by.
• Uses appropriate technique and restraint for venous, arterial and capillary blood sampling procedures; responds appropriately to abnormal blood gas values and promptly notifies nurse and/or physician.
• Uses appropriate technique and devices to deliver chest physical therapy.

• Uses appropriate oxygenation devices and application.
• Uses appropriate invasive and noninvasive ventilation devices.
• Shows ability to communicate with the patient and parents the therapy and the expected outcome of the therapy.

Adolescent (12 to 18 years)

• Shows ability to give medicated therapy via mask or mouthpiece.
• Uses appropriate technique and restraint for venous and arterial blood sampling procedures; responds appropriately to abnormal blood gas values and promptly notifies nurse and/or physician.
• Uses appropriate technique and devices to deliver chest physical therapy.
• Uses appropriate oxygenation devices and application.
• Uses appropriate invasive and noninvasive ventilation devices.
• Shows ability to communicate with the patient and parents the therapy and the expected outcome of the therapy.

Adult (19 to 59 years)

• Shows ability to give medicated therapy via mask or mouthpiece.
• Uses appropriate technique and restraint for venous and arterial blood sampling procedures; responds appropriately to abnormal blood gas values and promptly notifies nurse and/or physician.
• Uses appropriate technique and devices to deliver chest physical therapy.
• Uses appropriate oxygenation devices and application.
• Uses appropriate invasive and noninvasive ventilation devices.
• Shows ability to communicate with the patient, the therapy and the expected outcome of the therapy.

Seniors ( 60 to 74 Years)

• Shows ability to give medicated therapy via mask or mouthpiece.
• Uses appropriate technique and restraint for venous and arterial blood sampling procedures; responds appropriately to abnormal blood gas values and promptly notifies nurse and/or physician.
• Uses appropriate technique and devices to deliver chest physical therapy.
• Uses appropriate oxygenation devices and application.
• Uses appropriate invasive and noninvasive ventilation devices.
• Shows ability to communicate with the patient, the therapy and the expected outcome of the therapy.

Geriatric (75 years and older)

• Shows the ability to give medicated therapy via mask mouthpiece or blow-by.

• Uses appropriate technique and restraint for venous and arterial blood sampling procedures; responds appropriately to abnormal blood gas values and promptly notifies nurse and/or physician
• Uses appropriate technique and devices to deliver chest physical therapy.
• Uses appropriate oxygenation devices and application.
• Uses appropriate invasive and noninvasive ventilation devices.
• Shows ability to communicate with the patient, the therapy and the expected outcome of the therapy.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to compile, code and categorize, or verify information/data

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situation
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Other Essential Functions:

• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Professional Requirements:

• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services as needed.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

*Must have the cognitive ability to perform in this role. Critical and executive level thinking is required

• Must have strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Have near normal hearing – able to hear alarms/telephone/normal speaking voice/webinars
• Have near normal vision – clarity of vision (both near and far) either corrected on non-corrected, ability to distinguish colors.
• Have good manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination