Director, Cardio-Pulmonary Services, Salaried
Apply Now Hospital Name PIH Health Whittier Hospital Location Whittier, California Job Type Full-Time/Regular Job ID 24814-977The Cardio Pulmonary Services Director is Responsible for directing and coordinating the respiratory and cardiology departments including Respiratory, Non Invasive Cardiology, Neurology, Cardiac Rehab, and related specialized services. This role develops objectives and policies for these areas and organizes, coordinates and monitors activities. Interprets objectives, policies, and procedures. Coordinates the activities of the assigned departments with other departments both within and outside the organization. Resolves problems with department heads concerning utilization of facilities and equipment. Assists in establishing budgets for departments, monitors expenditures against budgets. Evaluates performance of departments and key management personnel under his/her direction. Responsible for continuous compliance with all regulatory standards including Title XXII, CIHQ, CMS, Medicare Conditions of Participation, College of American Pathologist (CAP), and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).
This is a management position.
PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
Required Skills
- Exhibit skills and ability to accomplish computer operation
- Exhibit skills and ability to properly understand and operate electronic monitoring devices
- Competent to assess the appropriate care given to neonate, pediatric, adolescent or geriatric patients
- Knowledge and understanding of Title XXII, CIHQ, CMS, Medicare Conditions of Participation, CAP, and CLIA regulatory standards.
- Knowledge of Non Invasive Cardiology procedures
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Possess a broad knowledge of all modes of therapy being performed within this institution.
- Team building skills.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Interpersonal competence.
- Negotiation and confrontation skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Organization skills.
- Prioritization and time management skills
- Principles of patient/family teaching
- Fiscal responsibility
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by Administrative Director.
Required Experience
- Bachelor of Science degree
- Graduate of an approved AMA Accredited Respiratory Care Program
- Licensed RCP by State of California
- Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Therapy as an RRT
- Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP required by the American Heart Association
- Experience and meets requirements for CLIA blood gas laboratory
- Five years in respiratory therapy, to include emergency, critical and neonatal care
- Minimum of three years supervisory experience
Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider – one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort – you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce. EOE M/F/D/V
Address
12401 Washington Blvd.
Salary
62.88-103.75
Shift
Days
FLSA Status
Professional-Exempt
Zip Code
90602