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This is for oversight of the LGH Sleep Disorders Center. Varied shifts, on call and additional duties as assigned by the Manager or Director.

Penn Medicine Home Health

Summary

POSITION SUMMARY:

PRIMARILY FOR THE LGH SLEEP DISORDERS CENTER

Supervises various aspects of pulmonary and respiratory care activities and personnel as assigned in the Department of Pulmonary Medicine. This includes the following areas: Inpatient Clinical, Pulmonary Equipment, Pulmonary Diagnostics, Pulmonary Navigation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Women’s and Babies Hospital, Sleep Disorder Center, and all care provided within. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: pediatric (30 days through 12 years), adolescent (13 through 18 years), adult (19 through 64 years) and geriatric (65 years and above). (This is a multiple incumbent role.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Supervises the performance of all staff in the Department of Pulmonary Medicine through direct observation, review of documentation and personal contact. Assists the staff in optimizing performance and care delivery. Conducts employee performance evaluations and provides employee counseling. Organizes shift work load into staff assignments and adjusts these assignments as necessary.

• Manages payroll and scheduling responsibilities for their assigned staff.

• Acts as a technical resource for the staff as well as the champion for innovative respiratory care services.

• Interacts with department leadership, including charge therapists, regarding operational, patient, and personnel issues.

• Interacts, collaborates, and supports the entirety of leadership and staff of the Department of Pulmonary Medicine including Penn Medicine/Lancaster General Health (LGH) executive management and internal customers to develop and implement high quality, efficient, and cost-effective respiratory care services.

• Uses LEAN principles effectively to promote continuous quality improvement.

• Assists in the development and implementation of RT shared governance committees.

• Assists departmental leadership in establishing the very highest expectations and standards for staff and leadership.

• Assists departmental leadership in complying with all regulatory and governmental standards and accreditations. ••The Clinical Supervisor of Pulmonary Diagnostics will oversee regulatory and accreditation for the department in its entirety- this includes TJC, DOH, CAP, AACVPR, ASM, etc.

• Will be required to work in patient care up to 50% of worked hours as assigned by the Director or Manager of Respiratory Care Services.

• Follows all applicable policies and procedures as defined by LGH.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

• Assists in education, training, and professional development of assigned staff.

• Confers with nursing and physicians regarding pulmonary operations and collaboration.

• Attends collaborative and organizational meetings designed to improve quality of care.

• Assists in the evaluation of new products and equipment.

• Participates in departmental, organizational, and collegial education programs when requested.

• Acts as the Manager of Respiratory Care Services when necessary.

• Acts as a Clinical Coordinator when necessary.

• On-call and weekend coverage as assigned.

• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate AMA approved respiratory therapy program with a minimum of an A.S/A.A.S

• Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care

• Registered Polysomnography Technologist required for Supervisor of Sleep Disorder Center.

• Licensed respiratory care practitioner (PA)

• Five (5) years of experience in respiratory care including critical care.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year of supervisory experience.

• BS degree in Respiratory Therapy or Health Care related field.

• Advanced credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care or equivalent.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.

Benefits At A Glance:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and on-site Pharmacy plans to meet individual and family needs

• 100% Tuition Assistance at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (role dependent)

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (FSA & HSA) to further reduce taxable income and empower your healthcare choices

• Retirement Plan savings (403b) with employer match and annual employer contribution

• Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability and Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and other Wellness incentives

Disclaimer

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

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PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, a member of the University of Pennsylvania Health System (Penn Medicine), is a not-for-profit health system with a comprehensive network of care encompassing Lancaster General Hospital (LGH), Women & Babies Hospital and the Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital (a partnership with Kindred Healthcare). We are an Accredited Trauma Center-Level I through the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation with 805 Licensed beds. Our membership in Penn Medicine brings together the strengths of a world-renowned, not-for-profit academic medical center and a nationally recognized, not-for-profit community healthcare system.

Outpatient services are provided at the Downtown Outpatient and Suburban Outpatient Pavilions, along with additional outpatient centers and Express and Urgent Care locations throughout the region. Lancaster General Health Physicians is a network of more than 300 primary-care and specialty physicians, at more than 40 offices throughout the region.