The Department Director is responsible for the operation of his/her assigned unit by directing, planning and overseeing staff in the provision of patient care in support of facility goals and mission. He/she acts as a catalyst between administration, physicians and staff to ensure continuity and quality of service and care over Respiratory Care, Pulmonary Function and the Sleep Laboratory. 

1. Direct the activities of staff to provide timely, efficient and appropriate care to all patients. 
2. Provide ongoing evaluation and education/training opportunities to staff members to ensure professional development and the ability to provide quality care. 
3. Ensure patient/customer satisfaction by analyzing patient/customer complaints, concerns and provides appropriate follow through. 
4. Participate in hospital wide committees to establish patient/customer service and administrative plans and policies. 
5. Responsible for the safety of patients and staff by ensuring that staff follows established policies and standards. 
6. Develop operating budgets and maintain necessary control to assure compliance with the budgeted expenses, resources and staff projections.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Three to five years related experience required.
• Knowledge of budgets and inventory controls required.

• Must have current license as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of Oregon 

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.

• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times. · Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines. 
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members. 
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community. 

Ken Sarnowski
(503) 290-1170
ksarnowski@mrportland.com

At Providence Health & Services, offering warmth and respect to each and every patient is what we do best. For you, that means working in a place that honors and brings out the very best in you. Here, you can make a difference for someone every day, with people who are dedicated to doing the same. And that ' s what healthcare is meant to be.  As the Director of Respiratory Care for the Portland Service Area you will have the ability to grow programs and enhance the quality of services offered to your patients.  The scope of responsibility will go beyond traditional respiratory care giving you the chance to expand your management experience, as well as work closely with multiple disciplines that you may not have had the chance to work with before. 

The Portland Service Area Director-Respiratory Care develops, implements, directs and coordinates all Regional Respiratory Care, Hyperbaric Medicine, Outpatient Wound Care and Neuro-Diagnostic Services for Providence Milwaukie Hospital, Providence Portland Medical Center and Providence St. Vincent Medical Center.  Management includes directing the delivery of all educational, clinical and testing services provided in a variety of settings both in acute care facilities, contracted sites and in the community. Provides operational and developmental direction for Providence Health and Services-Oregon Small and Rural Hospital ' s implementation of sleep disorders and enhanced respiratory programs. 

Requirements:

• Registration (RRT) through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). 
• Bachelor degree in health related field. 
• Current professional license as required to practice in the State of Oregon. 
• Minimum 10 years progressively responsible experience which includes minimum 7 years managing respiratory care services in a large acute care facility. 
• Advanced education in areas of respiratory care services, human resources, business and quality management. 
• Must have exceptional competence and mastery in scientific and practical application of pulmonary function testing, exercise and metabolic testing, neurodiagnostics, sleep disorder evaluation, hyperbaric medicine, wound care, critical care management and comprehensive respiratory care. 
• Must have computer and management knowledge, skills and abilities applicable to diagnostics and therapeutic medical equipment, business and information systems.
• Current driver's license 

Masters of Health Administration or Masters of Business Administration with undergraduate degree in professional practice area. 

Masters of Health Administration or Masters of Business Administration with undergraduate degree in professional practice area. 

Fiona Gladden 
Executive Recruiter-Oregon 
503-215-4163 (Tel)
 503-215-4770 (Fax)
fiona.gladden@providence.org

CRT  or RRT required with current licensure in Idaho. New grad must have successfully passed NBRC boards and have permanent license. Must have current certifications in BLS, NRP and ACLS. Certification in PALS preferred.  Certification may be obtained within first year of hire.