Director, Pulmonary

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento

Position Overview:

Provides administrative and clinical leadership for the Pulmonary Care Department, which may include Blood Gas and Pulmonary Function Labs. Accountable for planning, fiscal resources/budget, and regulatory compliance. Sets priorities and allocates resources to align with business objectives and annual plan. Develops and establishes the direction of policies and procedures and sets a structure for providing a safe and productive work environment. Works with senior leadership to develop and establish short and long-term strategic plans that complement system, operating unit or affiliate goals and initiatives, including business, operations, and/or organizational priorities.

Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento is the foundation of Sutter Health, Northern California's largest health network with 29 acute care hospitals, more than 5,000 primary care physicians and specialists, home health, occupational health, psychiatric care and more. The downtown Sacramento medical center is made up of several facilities that include Ose Adams Medical Pavilion, Anderson Lucchetti Women's & Children's Center, and Sutter Center for Psychiatry.

Ose Adams Medical Pavilion
The 281-bed specialty medical center focuses on general acute medical/surgical care as well as a medical base to advanced services for cancer, orthopedics, spine, and neurology, and neurosurgery.

Anderson Lucchetti Women's & Children's Center
The 242-bed specialty medical center focuses on women's and children's specialty services and includes medical intensive care units for cardiac and neurological patients.

Job Description:

*** The ideal candidate has both Adult and Pediatric experience. ***
EDUCATION:

• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Master's and/or Bachelor's. Preferred

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• RCP-Respiratory Care Practitioner
• (or) RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist
• (or) CRTT-Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 12 years recent relevant experience.
• 5 years recent Manager and/or Director level experience. Preferred

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of the practice of respiratory therapy as well as knowledge of current developments and practices.
• Knowledge of The Joint Commission, Title 22, state, federal and other regulations relating to clinical services provided by staff.
• Ability to plan and provide for delivery of respiratory services.
• Verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey concepts and communicate information or issues in a manner that is readily understood by management and employees.
• Collaboration skills to facilitate open sharing of information and cooperation with various stakeholders.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Delegates effectively, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.
  
   

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $152,776.00 to $229,174.40 / annual salary

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.