Lead the Future: Join UPMC Chautauqua as Director of Respiratory Therapy!

Enjoy excellent benefits, a welcoming work environment, and a friendly team—just a few of the perks we offer!

Purpose: To manage and coordinate the delivery and quality of: Pulmonary Respiratory Care and Pulmonary Physiology Lab and Sleep Medicine Laboratory Services. Fiscal responsibility for Respiratory Car, Pulmonary Physiology Lab, Sleep Disorders Center and regional sleep franchise. Maintain and further develop regional sleep medicine franchise.

Title and Salary will be determined based upon education and experience. 

Responsibilities:

Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines, including QA/QI program development, monitoring, and reporting. Maintains accreditation with PA Dept of Health, Joint Commission, CAP, and AASM. Demonstrates commitment to Service Excellence by understanding and meeting the needs of patients, families, physicians, and co-workers. Projects and recommends budgetary needs for Respiratory Care, Pulmonary Lab, Sleep Lab, and regional sleep lab franchise. Participates in planning and implementing goals, new programs, procedures, and services. Supervises daily operations, including hiring, training, performance appraisals, and addressing complaints. Manages the lung screening program and ensures effective communication within the department. Develops relationships with regional management in respiratory care, pulmonary physiology, and sleep medicine. Provides 24/7 on-call coverage and ensures staff training in current and new technology. Manages services with contracted institutions and develops marketing and recruitment strategies. Stays updated on field developments and provides annual performance reviews and staff development. Revises and develops policies and procedures as needed. Promotes services through marketing and participation in health fairs. Performs duties of respiratory care shift coordinator and lead sleep technologist as needed. Maintains fiscal responsibility in all areas.