Director - Respiratory Therapy

Required - Bachelor's degree

Preferred - Master’s degree

Required - 4 years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist including two years of experience in clinical respiratory care, two years of experience teaching in an accredited respiratory care program either as an appointed faculty member or as a clinical preceptor and experience working both independently and within a flexible team environment.

Required - Current Respiratory Therapist License in the state of practice

• Must have high level of computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong conflict resolution skills

• Organizes and supervises the administration of the program in Respiratory Care including staffing, training, scheduling and corrective action.
• Oversees and participates in instructional activities in the Respiratory Care program. 
• Organizes and oversees student/applicant activities.
• Maintains knowledge and skills. 
• Recommends to leadership long-range plans and learning maps which support company and division missions.
• Assists Director in data preparation of special projects through document review, data gathering, analysis and presentation.
• Other related duties as required. 

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

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