Director of Respiratory Therapy & Clinical Registries

Director Of Respiratory Therapy & Clinical Registries

At Avera Heart Hospital, you're not just joining a workplace you're becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employees, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide out of more than 4,000 to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Position Highlights:

The Director of Respiratory Therapy & Clinical Registries is accountable for the overall direction, clinical excellence, and daily operations of the Respiratory Therapy Department. The Director manages departmental budgets, ensures compliance with state, federal, and regulatory standards and oversees staff recruitment, scheduling, evaluation, and professional development. Acting as a clinical resource, the Director collaborates with physicians, nursing leadership, and hospital administration to drive quality improvement programs, maintain life-support equipment, and advance high standards of cardiopulmonary patient care. Manage the collection, storage, analysis and dissemination of data from participating clinical registries.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's Degree or Technical Certificate Graduate of an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care required

Master's Degree preferred

Previous management experience preferred

Experience with cardiology related registry preferred

Licensure/Certification:

Respiratory Therapist active license