Operations Coordinator, Respiratory Care(NICU/Pedi/Adult)

Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Graduate of an accredited School of Respiratory Care, required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Licenses / Certifications :

• Current State of Texas RCP license
• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Certified in Basic Life Support
• Additional specialty certification from the NBRC, preferred

Experience / Knowledge / Skills :

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience with five (5) years of critical care experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions;

delivers on our brand promise of Advancing health. Personalizing care through compassion, courage, credibility, and commitment to community.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILTIES :

• Responsible for supervising the daily operations and staff of the Respiratory Care department.
• Provides leadership in the absence of the department director or manager.
• Ensures flow of communication between staff and department leadership.
• Assists with maintaining department supplies and equipment.
• Assists with preparing the department schedule and ensures appropriate staffing.
• Prepares and distributes shift assignments.
• Monitors staff performance and assist with re-direction and education.
• Mentors / leads / trains lesser experienced practitioners.
• Assists in developing, implementing, and managing new programs / policies. Refines existing programs / policies to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Monitors and manages the clinical quality for selected services, identifies areas for improvement and implements solutions.
• Provides expert respiratory advice and recommendations to physicians and other staff for populations served.
• Performs duties in a manner to promote quality, patient care and customer service, while promoting patient safety and cost efficiency.

Performs Respiratory Care quality assurance problem-solving and takes appropriate action.

• Executes new product and equipment evaluation process; participates in the evaluation of new equipment.
• Communicates effectively with professional colleagues; manages time effectively; documents appropriately in the electronic medical record and completes all required documentation accurately.
• Considers the diverse needs of each patient through the entire continuum of care, providing and ensuring the highest level of service according to established service standards, optimizing the patient experience.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory / continuing education and skills competency;

supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

• Other duties as assigned.
30+ days ago