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SUMMARY

Under the leadership of the Chief Nursing Officer the Manager of Cardiopulmonary Services is responsible for direction and coordination of the personnel in Respiratory Care, Cardiopulmonary Health and Rehabilitation Services, Cardiology, and the Sleep Improvement Center.

Demonstrates a strong commitment to the vision set forth by administration as pertinent to quality and innovation in patient care and continuing professional development.

Functions as an interdepartmental teacher/practitioner in applying specific, relevant theories and in-depth knowledge in the care of patients.

Synthesizes concepts/research methods into the practice of respiratory therapy, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, diagnostic cardiology and sleep improvement.

Possesses refined technical skills with well-developed problem-solving abilities, and participates in planning and organizing operations in conjunction with the administrative and medical director.

Ensures that services are of the best quality, are cost effective, and are carried out in an expeditious manner.

Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities.

Formulates budget.

Maintains effective physician and interdepartmental relations.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required Education – Must be registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care and maintain a current Ohio license issued by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board. Must hold a bachelor’s degree in science or related field. Must hold certification in ACLS, BCLS, and Neonatal Resuscitation or be willing to attain immediately upon hire.

Minimum Experience – 3 to 5 years clinical; 2 years supervisory.

Skills and Abilities - Analytical skills necessary to solve technical, clinical, administrative, and managerial problems that require a professional level of knowledge in a specific discipline and designs complex plans to effectively solve problems. Ability to immediately address issues in a tactful and professional manner. Communication skills necessary to enforce policies in difficult situations, assign work to other employees, or perform other duties requiring a comparable level of communication skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working Conditions - Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases. Has contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. May be exposed to patient elements and/or patients with high-risk disease in compromised conditions. Subject to varying and unpredictable work situations. Requires flexibility in work hours.

Personal Protective Equipment – PPE such as gowns, gloves, masks, face shields, goggles, etc. are provided and must be used whenever the possibility of exposure to body substances exists.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com