Assistant Director Respiratory Care

We are searching for an Assistant Director of the Respiratory Care Clinic -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide 24-hour accountability for the clinical, administrative, and human resources activities of the Respiratory Care Department. Ensures the delivery of high-quality, developmentally appropriate patient and family-centered care. 

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Job Duties & Responsibilities 
•    Ensures the delivery of high quality, cost-effective patient care for designated areas of responsibility, within a family-centered care environment 
•    Identifies, provides, and/or creates opportunities for the department leadership team, as well as staff, to grow professionally 
•    Identifies, facilitates and participates in Performance Improvement projects that enhance patient care delivery systems and/or patient satisfaction 
•    Develops and prioritizes department goals that are congruent and supportive of the IDS strategic plan 
•    Develops and maintains effective working relationships and communicates relevant information, in a timely manner, to Director, medical staff, interdepartmental liaisons, and department staff 
•    Identifies, provides, and/or creates opportunities to support and enhance the departments work environment 
•    Oversees the development and implementation of new clinical procedures and the development of appropriate competencies for the procedures. 
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. 
Skills & Requirements 
•    Bachelor's degree in respiratory care or related administrative or healthcare field 
•    Licenses/Certifications 
o    RT CERT - Cert-Reg Respiratory Therapist 
o    RCP - Lic- Respiratory Care - RCP 
o    BLS Preferred
•    5 years’ experience in neonatal, pediatric, and adult respiratory therapy and 2 years’ experience in a managerial role 
 

About Texas Children’s

Texas Children’s presence in Austin helps support a pediatric population of more than half a million and keeps kids healthy and happy from birth to adulthood. Texas Children’s first health care location in Austin, Texas Children’s Urgent Care West Gate, opened in March 2018, providing high quality pediatric-focused care after hours and on weekends. There are now more than 15 Texas Children’s Pediatric primary care practices in the greater Austin area providing full-service family care including routine childhood immunizations, well visits, and sick care. Our Specialty Care Center in Austin includes a multidisciplinary group of pediatric specialists committed to providing comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of services. Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, is our new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin families.

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