Director of Cardio Respiratory

Job description

Overview
JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Cardio-Respiratory Services to manage and lead our Cardio-Respiratory Department, including Respiratory Therapy, the Pulmonary Function Laboratory, and Cardiac and Vascular Laboratories. The ideal candidate will ensure the delivery of high-quality, compassionate patient care while driving operational efficiency, maintaining safety standards, and leading a high-performing healthcare team.
Responsibilities
Department Leadership & Strategic Management
• Direct and coordinate all clinical and administrative activities across Respiratory Therapy, Pulmonary Function, and Non-Invasive Cardiology departments.
• Maintain a smooth, efficient workflow and ensure complete, accurate, and timely delivery of services.
• Establish department goals and act as a positive change agent to motivate and lead staff toward shared objectives.
• Actively participate in leadership meetings, departmental manager meetings, and hospital committees.

Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Design, implement, and monitor comprehensive Quality Assurance (QA) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) programs for the department.
• Update and consistently enforce departmental policies, clinical guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all national, state, and local safety standards, regulations, and hospital policies.
• Oversee regular maintenance and quality assurance programs for all equipment and diagnostic tools.

Financial & Resource Management
• Participate in developing capital equipment and operational budgets; manage department operations within approved budgetary guidelines.
• Procure, manage, and maintain an accurate inventory of authorized supplies and equipment.

Personnel Management & Staff Development
• Exercise sound judgment in hiring, onboarding, orienting, and training new staff.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate personnel; conduct timely and objective performance evaluations.
• Provide constructive guidance and handle personnel issues, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions in a professional and compliant manner.
• Facilitate staff development by arranging timely participation in workshops, seminars, and hospital in-service programs.

Qualifications
Licensure & Certification
• Current and active license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) .
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRT).

Education & Experience
• Graduate of a two-year AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program.
• 5+ years of critical care experience.
• 5+ years of clinical or teaching experience.
• 5+ years of healthcare management and supervisory experience.

Competencies & Skills
• Demonstrated age-specific competencies across all patient populations:
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial, personnel, and technical management in a clinical setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.