Assistant Director in Livingston, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Assistant Director

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Respiratory Care

Req #: 0000261980

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

• Providing direct leadership, supervision, and support to Respiratory Care staff to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with department and hospital policies.
• Coordinating daily respiratory care services and staffing to meet patient care demands and maintain appropriate therapist-to-patient ratios.
• Responding to clinical emergencies, in-house alerts, and staff requests for assistance.
• Performing respiratory care procedures, including intubations and extubations, and assisting physicians with arterial line placement as needed.
• Monitoring staff performance, competencies, clinical practices, and adherence to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Collaborating with nursing leadership, physicians, and other departments to promote effective patient care and strong interdepartmental relationships.
• Supporting employee orientation, education, competency assessments, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Assisting with department quality improvement initiatives, clinical programs, and performance improvement activities.
• Monitoring departmental resources, staffing, and budgetary needs while assisting with monthly variance reporting.
• Assisting the Respiratory Director with department goals, projects, policies, procedures, and operational initiatives.

• You are a Registered Respiratory Therapist with strong clinical and leadership experience.
• You enjoy mentoring, coaching, and developing respiratory care professionals.
• You have advanced experience in adult and/or neonatal ventilator management and acute respiratory care.
• You are comfortable making clinical and operational decisions in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• You are a self-starter who can work independently while collaborating effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• You have experience coordinating shifts, supervising staff, providing education, and evaluating employee performance.
• You are passionate about quality improvement, patient safety, and delivering exceptional respiratory care.
• You are organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a sense of urgency.

• Graduate of an NBRC-approved school for Respiratory Care.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the NBRC.
• Current New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care license.
• Associate degree in Respiratory Care required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of advanced respiratory care practitioner experience.
• Primary experience with adult and/or neonatal ventilator management and acute respiratory care medicine required.
• Previous experience with shift coordination, supervision, staff instruction, or leadership required.
• Successful completion of all required orientation programs.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Intubation certification required.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, counseling, coaching, and direction to Respiratory Care staff.
• Ability to monitor and maintain staff competencies across hospital areas and age-specific patient populations.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.