Director Respiratory Services

Founded in 1904, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale is DuPage County's only teaching hospital. Conveniently located in the heart of Chicago’s western suburbs, the 261-bed medical center provides expert, compassionate, faith-based care in the Adventist tradition to patients at all stages of their lives. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale has earned a number of nationally recognized awards and safety grades, particularly for its state-of-the art cancer center, Level III perinatal services with neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), pediatric-approved emergency room, and surgical capabilities that include da Vinci™ Robotic Assisted Surgery. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Schedule: Full Time Shift: Days Location: 120 North Oak Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521 The community you'll be caring for: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale The role you'll contribute: Using independent judgment, the Director of Respiratory Care organizes, develops, directs and supervises all aspects of respiratory therapy to include the coordination of services with leads of Pulmonary Lab and Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation. He/she is involved in performance improvement and adheres to all current applicable federal, state and local standards, regulations, and guidelines. The Director of Respiratory Care oversees staffing and scheduling, department productivity, payroll, performance appraisals, department charges, proper documentation in the electronic record and orientation of all therapists to assure the highest degree of quality care is rendered at all times. The Director of Respiratory is required to have effective leadership and supervisory skills, along with good communication skills for effective interdepartmental relationships and to assure patient, physician, staff and facility needs are met. This position has significant responsibility to drive the program from a clinical outcomes and referral success standpoint. There is a clear expectation that the Director of Respiratory Care will develop strong relationships with physicians and other referral sources. The Director of Respiratory Care is responsible for monitoring financial and budgeting concerns for respiratory services in the hospital. It is the philosophy that ongoing clinical competence requires regular clinical practice. Appropriate activities include rounds with physicians and staff, attendance of appropriate meetings and provision of direct patient care if needed. Staff development and improvement of clinical skills for clinical team members is also a priority in this position. The Director of Respiratory Care is responsible for all educational activities for the staff and any policy and procedures changes or implementation of new strategies and/or process improvement in Respiratory Care, while acting as a clinical resource and role model. The value you'll bring to the team: Manages day-to-day operations with the help of designated staff, ensuring timely completion of duties and providing updates if delays occur. Liaises with all hospital divisions to ensure effective communication and cooperation. Demonstrates respect for co-workers and develops positive working relationships with other departments. Assists in developing, evaluating, and maintaining a department operating budget using historical data and trends to project revenue, expenses, and productivity. Communicates respectfully, openly, honestly, and directly. Promotes the hospital image and maintains a helpful attitude towards nursing, physicians, patients, visitors, and the community to enhance the Hospitals reputation as a healthcare center and leader in medical care. Demonstrates excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills for a diverse population. Ensures a safe environment for guests and staff, respecting patient privacy, confidentiality, and dignity. Other duties as assigned. Collaborates with hospital management, professional staff, and department/unit staff to promote effective communication and cooperation to ensure patient needs are met. Manages department resources (time, materials, and staff) and services in a cost-effective manner adhering to budget constraints while guaranteeing quality services. Maintains a professional appearance and manner, adhering to the AdventHealth dress code standards. Acts as a liaison to leadership for oversight of patient procedures. Qualifications The expertise and experience you'll need to succeed : Associate Required Master's Preferred Five or more years of Work Experience Required Incumbents must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and to demonstrate that she/he can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. All aspects of respiratory care as defined by respiratory policies or combined policies at AdventHealth Wesley Chapel. Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) Preferred Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) Preferred Neonatal Resuscitation (NPR) Preferred

• Organizes, develops, directs and supervises all aspects of respiratory therapy to include the coordination of services with leads of Pulmonary Lab and Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation.
• Involved in performance improvement and adheres to all current applicable federal, state and local standards, regulations, and guidelines.
• Oversees staffing and scheduling, department productivity, payroll, performance appraisals, department charges, proper documentation in the electronic record and orientation of all therapists to assure the highest degree of quality care is rendered at all times.
• Develop strong relationships with physicians and other referral sources.
• Responsible for monitoring financial and budgeting concerns for respiratory services in the hospital.
• Ongoing clinical competence requires regular clinical practice. Appropriate activities include rounds with physicians and staff, attendance of appropriate meetings and provision of direct patient care if needed.
• Staff development and improvement of clinical skills for clinical team members is also a priority in this position.
• Responsible for all educational activities for the staff and any policy and procedures changes or implementation of new strategies and/or process improvement in Respiratory Care, while acting as a clinical resource and role model.
• Manages day-to-day operations with the help of designated staff, ensuring timely completion of duties and providing updates if delays occur.
• Liaises with all hospital divisions to ensure effective communication and cooperation.
• Demonstrates respect for co-workers and develops positive working relationships with other departments.
• Assists in developing, evaluating, and maintaining a department operating budget using historical data and trends to project revenue, expenses, and productivity.
• Communicates respectfully, openly, honestly, and directly.
• Promotes the hospital image and maintains a helpful attitude towards nursing, physicians, patients, visitors, and the community to enhance the Hospitals reputation as a healthcare center and leader in medical care.
• Demonstrates excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills for a diverse population.
• Ensures a safe environment for guests and staff, respecting patient privacy, confidentiality, and dignity.
• Collaborates with hospital management, professional staff, and department/unit staff to promote effective communication and cooperation to ensure patient needs are met.
• Manages department resources (time, materials, and staff) and services in a cost-effective manner adhering to budget constraints while guaranteeing quality services.
• Maintains a professional appearance and manner, adhering to the AdventHealth dress code standards.
• Acts as a liaison to leadership for oversight of patient procedures.

• Effective leadership and supervisory skills
• Good communication skills for effective interdepartmental relationships and to assure patient, physician, staff and facility needs are met.
• Incumbents must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and to demonstrate that she/he can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
• All aspects of respiratory care as defined by respiratory policies or combined policies at AdventHealth Wesley Chapel.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Founded in 1904, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale is DuPage County's only teaching hospital. Conveniently located in the heart of Chicago’s western suburbs, the 261-bed medical center provides expert, compassionate, faith-based care in the Adventist tradition to patients at all stages of their lives. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale has earned a number of nationally recognized awards and safety grades, particularly for its state-of-the art cancer center, Level III perinatal services with neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), pediatric-approved emergency room, and surgical capabilities that include da Vinci™ Robotic Assisted Surgery. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.