Director Cardiopulmonary

About Steward Health Care

Nearly a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.

As the country's largest physician-led, minority-owned, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.

Steward is among the nation's largest and most successful accountable care organizations (ACO), with more than 5,500 providers and 43,000 health care professionals who care for 12.3 million patients a year through a closely integrated network of hospitals, multispecialty medical groups, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities and behavioral health centers.

Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates 33 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides day-to-day management of Associates performance and associated matters, equipment, testing methodologies, test results, and reports. Regularly reviews and revises, as necessary policies/procedures, and ensures compliance with hospital and regulatory agency standards. Establishes and maintains acceptable QC/QA programs. Coordinates Cardiopulmonary with other hospital departments and hospital medical functions. Orients and oversees the training of all testing personnel. Hires, fires, disciplines counsels, schedules, and evaluates the performance of Associates with appropriate documentation.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

WORK EXPERIENCE:• Minimum of five years of Respiratory Care experience with some management responsibilities, and one year in critical care in order to effectively lead and direct the Cardiopulmonary activities of subordinate professional and support staff.

LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:• Current Certificate of Authorization to practice Respiratory Care issued by The State of Texas Department of State Health Services.• Registration by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist required.• Pulmonary Function Technologist Certification by the NBRC desired but not required.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:• Knowledge of complex professional, technical and administrative Respiratory Care procedures and processes as normally acquired through a minimum of five years of Respiratory Care experience with some management responsibilities, and one year in critical care in order to effectively lead and direct the Respiratory Care activities of subordinate professional and support staff.• Technical skills and specialized knowledge in Respiratory Care/Pulmonary Function as typically acquired through completion of AMA approved, specialized training program is Respiratory Care.

Steward Health Care is proud to be a minority, physician owned organization. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are at the foundation of the care we provide, the community services we support and all our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.