Respiratory Manager

About Us

LifepointHealth’s Central Kentucky market iscomprisedof four acute care, community-based hospitals, with over 50 outpatient clinics that provide comprehensive healthcare in the Bluegrassregion.Bluegrass Community Hospital(Versailles, KY),Bourbon Community Hospital(Paris, KY),Clark Regional Medical Center(Winchester, KY),andGeorgetown Community Hospital(Georgetown, KY)are committed to our mission ofmaking communities healthier.As an integratednetwork, our facilities havethe ability and resources to develop opportunities for professional growth and advancement toaccomplishyour career goals. Wetake pride in personalized patient carebackedbyhigh-quality designations to support a culture of safety forbothemployees and patients. Get back to the heart ofyourcommunity by caring foryour neighbors — join ourteamtoday!

A Career with Us Offers:

Newly Adjusted Competitive Pay Rates
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Extended Illness Benefit (EIB)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Choice of Insurance Plans (Health, Dental, Vision,Life)
Educational Assistance
Bereavement Leave
401(k) Match
Free Parking

Essential Functions
Provide direct supervision of assignments and workflow daily for the Respiratory Therapy Department.• Develop Respiratory Therapy departmental policies and procedures and keeps these current.• Serves as liaison in the absence of the Director of Cardiopulmonary Neurophysiology Services.• Participates in rotating Administrative Call.• Supervise the training and instruction of new Respiratory Therapy employees; provide technical guidance and direction as required.• Provides administrative oversight and support to the Sleep Lab Coordinator and staff as needed.• Monitor inventory and evaluate new equipment for possible utilization in the department.• Maintain liaison with appropriate administrative staff, physicians, nursing services, laboratories and other Hospital personnel regarding problems, treatments and departmental priorities.• Develop and implement infection control measures in accordance with applicable safety standards.• Assist in implementation of new policies and keep employees abreast of new developments.• Direct a variety of personnel actions to include, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, merit recommendations, promotions, transfers, vacation schedules and disciplinary actions.• Participate in direct patient care as indicated by the needs of the department or under the direction of the Director of CPNS.• Identify and prepare departmental objectives and submit related progress reports as directed by the Director of CPNS.• Serve on a variety of committees and represent the Hospital at various professional and accrediting organizations to keep abreast of current technical, educational and accrediting standards related to areas of responsibility.• Supervise the processing of patient charges for Respiratory Therapy and Sleep Lab by participating in an annual CPT audit to determine charges are appropriate and correct.• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein and at the direction of the Director of CPNS.• Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge and skills to understand and react effectively to provide appropriate care to all patients: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.• Participates in department and hospital wide continuous quality improvement process.• Will contribute to the maintenance of a safe working environment and the employee’s own personal safety by following all policies and procedures and performing all tasks safely.

Minimum EducationAssociates Degree RequiredBachelor’s Degree Preferred
Graduate of a program in Respiratory Care

Required SkillsBasic Life Support (BLS)Advanced cardiac life support (ALCS)Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification will be required within 6 months of hire
Licenses:Respiratory Therapist Licensed with Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Minimum Work ExperiencePrior experience in management, charge, supervisor, or other leadership PreferredPrior experience in field of discipline Preferred

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Organization: Georgetown Community Hospital

Title: Respiratory Manager

Location: Kentucky-Georgetown

Requisition ID: 7427-5050