Associate Director, Respiratory - Level 2 (NY RRT License) at NYC Health

NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue is America’s oldest public hospital, established in 1736. Affiliated with the NYU School of Medicine, the 844-bed hospital is a major referral center for highly complex cases, with its 6,000 employees including highly skilled, interdisciplinary clinical staff. It sees more than 110,000 emergency room visits and 500,000 outpatient visits annually. Bellevue is an academic medical institution of international renown. We have served as an incubator for major innovations in public health, medical science, and medical education. Bellevue is a Level I Trauma Center delivering around-the-clock care in adult, pediatric, psychiatric and pediatric psychiatric emergencies as well as in the nationally-designated categories of cardiology, neurology, toxicology, and neonatology. In addition to providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient state-of-the-art care Bellevue is a city-wide medical specialty referral source. Bellevue’s clinical centers of excellence include: Emergency Medicine and Trauma Care; Cardiovascular Services; Designated Regional Perinatal Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU); Comprehensive Children’s Psychiatric Emergency Program; and Cancer Services. 

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

Purpose of Position:

Under direction of the Director of Respiratory Care (DRC), performs and manages a diverse range of responsibilities focused on assisting in the oversight of all aspects of the Respiratory Care Department activities across the health care setting. Assists in leading the respiratory therapy services, focusing on clinical education, quality assurance, and staff development. Responsible for upholding the highest standards of patient care, leverages advancements in respiratory therapy and providing leadership in the DRC’s absence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements comprehensive clinical education programs for respiratory therapy staff, focusing on enhancing clinical skills and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Creates and maintains all respiratory therapy competency training, in accordance with federal, state, local regulations, and The Joint Commission standards.
• Establishes and oversees quality assurance protocols to maintain and enhance the standards of respiratory therapy services. Conducts regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement and implements corrective actions, as necessary.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure that evidence-based practices are implemented and regulatory standards are met, and offers consultative services to medical and nursing staff.
• Designs and conducts training programs focusing on the latest advancements in respiratory therapy. Provides mentorship and guidance to staff members, enhancing their professional growth and development and fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages continuous learning and improvement.
• Stays informed on the latest global trends and best practices, anticipating emerging issues and evaluating and integrating innovative methodologies and technologies into the Respiratory Care Department; attends conferences, workshops, and other professional development events.
• Assists with day-to-day oversight of the Respiratory Care Department and maintains legal and accreditation compliance by developing policy positions to anticipate emerging issues.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

*NY RRT License Required*

Minimum Qualifications

1. A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university in Health Administration, Public Administration or approved related program; and, 
2. Six years of full-time, paid experience of progressively responsible level in hospital administration with particular emphasis on development and evaluation of health care delivery services; or, 
3. A Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in Hospital or Health Administration, Health Care Planning, Public Health, Administrative Medicine, Business Administration, Public Administration or approved related program; and, 
4. Five years of full-time, paid experience as indicated in (2); or, 
5. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs