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Director of Respiratory Therapy & Clinical Registries

Avera

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Location
Sioux Falls, SD
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active Respiratory Therapist License, required

Job overview

The Director of Respiratory Therapy & Clinical Registries leads the Respiratory Therapy Department’s direction, clinical excellence, and daily operations at Avera Heart Hospital. The role manages budgets and staff, ensures regulatory compliance, collaborates with clinical and hospital leaders on quality improvement, maintains life-support equipment, and oversees data for participating clinical registries. A bachelor’s degree or technical certificate from an AMA-approved respiratory care school and an active respiratory therapist license are required; a master’s degree and relevant experience are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Respiratory Care, requiredCardiology Registries, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Technical Certificate, requiredAMA-Approved Respiratory Care School, requiredMaster's Degree, nice to haveManagement Experience, nice to haveCardiology Registry Experience, nice to haveActive Respiratory Therapist License, required

Full job description

Sioux Falls, SD

Full time

R-260031430

Location:

Avera Heart Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

At Avera Heart Hospital, you’re not just joining a workplace – you’re becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employee, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide – out of more than 4,000 – to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Position Highlights:

The Director of Respiratory Therapy & Clinical Registries is accountable for the overall direction, clinical excellence, and daily operations of the Respiratory Therapy Department. The Director manages departmental budgets, ensures compliance with state, federal, and regulatory standards and oversees staff recruitment, scheduling, evaluation, and professional development. Acting as a clinical resource, the Director collaborates with physicians, nursing leadership, and hospital administration to drive quality improvement programs, maintain life-support equipment, and advance high standards of cardiopulmonary patient care. Manage the collection, storage, analysis and dissemination of data from participating clinical registries.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's Degree or Technical Certificate Graduate of an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care required

Master’s Degree preferred

Previous management experience preferred

Experience with cardiology related registry preferred

Licensure/Certification:

Respiratory Therapist active license

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At Avera , the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.

At Avera , we are committed to protecting your online privacy. For more information, please visit https://www.avera.org/legal-notices/online-privacy-policy/

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

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Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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