Responsible for the supervision and clinical leadership of respiratory care within Medical Campus North Liberty to ensure all staff provide safe clinical care and have the education, methods and resources to accomplish their performance objectives. Positions in this job family usually have limited involvement in direct patient care and focus their efforts in planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and improving health care operations, clinical education programs and research programs of clinical and health service departments.
The new University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus will open in the Spring of 2025. This 469,000 square foot facility will be home to UI Health Care's nationally recognized Orthopedics service line, offering comprehensive, coordinated, and accessible care across the outpatient, inpatient and surgical venues. These state-of-the-art clinical facilities will also include a full-service community imaging center, laboratory services, physical therapy, retail pharmacy, and emergency department as well as an array of support services. The facility has been designed to support a superior patient and staff experience; excellence across our patient care, teaching and research missions; convenient access to services; and engaging community partnerships. UI Health Care is seeking a welcoming, highly-skilled and collaborative workforce to be a part of the opening team for this superb new campus, and to help further our mission of: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.
Hire or assist in hiring staff.
Develop and manage the performance of staff.
Ensure staff are compliant with policies, procedures, and regulations.
Provide feedback and supports HR initiatives in a positive manner.
Directs and monitors activities of respiratory therapists in assigned areas of responsibility.
Provide educational/orientation for respiratory care staff and other healthcare providers.
Collect and analyze financial and productivity data.
Utilize data to assist in budget development and preparation, resource allocations and cost containment strategies.
Manage shift/unit to meet budget goals.
Manage payroll and monthly scheduling by utilizing Enterprise Labor Management system (ELMS).
Ensure standards of care, regulatory compliance, QA and safety regulations are followed.
Engage staff in meeting plan goals.
Ensure all respiratory related equipment receives preventative maintenance as needed.
Supervise care delivery: may provide some patient care.
Consults with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers in the development and implementation of respiratory care.
Oversee and maintain inventory of supplies and equipment related to respiratory care
Provide input in the evaluation of new products
Liaison for external vendors regarding respiratory care related products.
Contribute to and lead activities relating to strategic planning and implementation for unit.
Communicate with physicians, staff, and other units/departments on a regular basis to promote effective and efficient operations within the department.
Communicate with patients, families, and staff to address and resolve issues.
Provide evaluative feedback to students, staff, and residents.
Pay Level: 5A
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Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care or health-related science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is required.
Possess a current State of Iowa Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
Considerable (3-5 years) experience in Respiratory Care in a tertiary setting is required.
Registration by the National Board of Respiratory Care as well as possess and maintain active membership in the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Possess a current CPR certification card.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desired Qualifications:
At least 2-4 years of recent senior/supervisory experience in a large academic teaching hospital.
Experience in developing/maintaining a staff competency program in an academic teaching hospital.
Demonstrates proficiency in leadership skills such as: mentoring and counseling staff, writing and delivering performance reviews, developing and directing staff meetings.
Position and Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a required to the submission:
Resume
Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Please contact michael-lynch-2@uiowa.edu with any questions.
