Director - Respiratory Care - New Brunswick, NJ

Job Title: Director

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Respiratory Care

Req #: 0000212034

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $135,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Director of Respiratory Care directly supervises the continual operation of services within the scope of the Respiratory Therapy Department.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Health Services Administration, or related field required,
• Master s degree preferred,
• Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy school required,
• Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT, credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care required,
• Current New Jersey license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner RCP required,
• Basic Life Support BLS through the American Heart Association AHA required,
• Minimum of five 5 years of clinical experience in the respiratory care field required, preferably within a hospital setting,
• Minimum of one 1 year of proven leadership experience required,
• Excellent communication skills required

Essential Functions:

• Establishes and maintains staff objectives/standards of performance,
• Promotes the advancement of respiratory care internally and externally,
• Advises organizational superiors on relevant developments,
• Follows execute directives and policies prescribed for institutionand department,
• Submits monthly and annual operational reports,
• Participates in required committee actions,
• Develops long and short plans to promotedepartmental service within the prescribed state-of-art advancement,
• Ensures the accuracy of service charges and general business functions, includingemployee payroll, equipment and supply procurement,
• Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient s agespecific needs and provide age specific treatment and care,
• Ensures that the department is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws andregulations,
• Ensure that Respiratory Care is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations,

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ....and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer