Director of Cardiopulmonary Services

A well-established hospital in Washington State is seeking a Director of Cardiopulmonary Services to lead the Respiratory Therapy team. This community based hospital prides itself on providing local residents outstanding acute care.  The Director of Cardiopulmonary Services will help the hospital continue to reach its goal of improving the quality of patient care through humane and respectful health care practices.The Director Respiratory Therapy will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and oversee all aspects of the Cardiopulmonary Services department. The Cardiopulmonary Director will lead a talented team and be responsible for hiring, scheduling and evaluating those team members. Having strong communication skills will be key for the Director of Respiratory Therapy as they will work closely with all hospital staff, including physicians, nursing and ancillary staff to provide necessary cardiopulmonary care hospital wide.An active Respiratory Therapy license is required and RRT certification is strongly preferred. The Cardiopulmonary Director will need to be able to provide hands on patient care as well as mentoring and training to other staff to ensure the highest level of patient care standards are met.  This amazing, vibrant community in the Pacific Northwest has something for everyone.  With unlimited outdoor activity options from hiking, mountain biking, fishing and skiing this is an ideal place to live for anyone who enjoys a healthy active lifestyle. With great schools and no state income tax this area is a favorite of professionals, families and retires alike. Being close to major cities provides all the convinces without the headaches that come with major metropolitan areas.Take advantage of this amazing career opportunity, as the Director of Respiratory Therapy will be offered a highly competitive salary along with a full suite of benefits including paid time off.