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UPMC

Director, Respiratory Services-East & McKeesport

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What they do

A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.

$77,957 / year median in Pennsylvania

+11% projected growth

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UPMC Keyword Location Search view all jobs Director, Respiratory Services-East & McKeesport Monroeville, PA Posted yesterday Apply Now UPMC East and UPMC McKeesport are seeking a dynamic Director of Respiratory Services to lead respiratory care operations across both hospital campuses.

In this key leadership role, you'll oversee respiratory therapists, supervisors, managers, and support staff while partnering closely with the Chief Nursing Officer, nursing leadership, physician teams, and hospital operations. This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen team engagement, support high-quality patient care, and help shape the future of Respiratory Services.

The ideal candidate will bring strong operational leadership, regulatory readiness experience, and a passion for developing teams and supporting the next generation of respiratory care professionals through our student engagement initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Lead the development, design, implementation and administration of Respiratory Services, programs and initiatives. Assist in the development of Respiratory Services strategic business plans, which incorporate short and long-term projects to meet the mission, vision and goals of UPMC and the department. Coordinate, facilitate and coach project teams, preparing and documenting plans and implementation. Represent the Respiratory Department on hospital and system committees and task forces, including the Critical Care and Post-Resuscitation Committees. Direct departmental human resource functions, including interviewing, selection, performance evaluation and competency, staff development and continuing education and corrective action. Establish and maintain standards of communication with employees, including conducting regular department meetings, posting hospital newsletters and announcements and making informal rounds. Ensure mechanisms for patient/family satisfaction and implement measures to correct and improve satisfaction. Develop and monitor capital and operating budgets and productivity reports. Oversee and develop respiratory student experiences. Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required. AMA-approved BS degree in Respiratory Therapy or BS in related or relevant field of study 5 years of clinical respiratory care experience including experience in a management/leadership role required. Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required. Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation required. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Respiratory therapists who receive their RRT credential from the NBRC after July 1, 2002 are required to maintain certification under the NBRC guidelines.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hireACLS required within 1 year of hire date Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Apply Now Active Filters Director, Respiratory ... Monroeville, PA Clear All Powered By Cookie Policy We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. To find out more, read our privacy policy Accept Cookies Decline Cookies