Supervisor Respiratory Therapy, Qatar

• Participates as required in the recruitment, interviewing and selection of cardiopulmonary project staff.Evaluates as well as assists in the installation, interfacing and testing of medical devices.
• Reviews and give expert advice on CIS build and implementation as well as identify system and process deficiencies and recommend solutions which are effective to meet clinical and functional requirements.
• Provides Department based planning leadership and direction in accordance with organizational and departmental goals and objectives.
• Responsible for completion of regular performance evaluations for team members.
• Conducts evaluations for new staff prior to completion of probationary period.Plans for safe staffing patterns, while meeting the patient's need for continuity of care and level of care.
• Collaborates with ancillary and nursing services in adherence to international standards to ensure a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Evaluates processes, for monitoring the utilization of Respiratory Therapy equipment and supplies.
• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in planning patient care.
• Provides input and evidence-based standards in formulating unit patient care policy and procedures for Respiratory Therapy patients.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships and solicits input from physicians and other healthcare personnel to ensure optimal patient care.
• Participates in quality improvement planning, including utilization of key performance indicators (KPI's).
• Evaluates patient care processes and clinical information systems to ensure standardized assessment, diagnosis, outcomes, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Maintains Respiratory Therapy clinical skills, Collaborates with clinical educators in planning, implementation and evaluation of staff and patient education.
• Integrates research findings into practice planning and, where appropriate, participates in the generation off of new knowledge.
• Fosters good public relations for the project.
• Participates in Sidra commissioning activities as required.
• Integrates ethical considerations and processes in all areas of planning and patient care.
• In view of the developing and changing needs and opportunities within Sidra during this start-up phase, this position may perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors degree in Health Care related field with a minimum of 3 years relevant Respiratory Therapy supervisory experience.
• Evidence of Managing a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in organizing data and generating thorough accurate,timely reports.
• Experience with clinical Information systems either as an end user, super user or build contributor.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Licensed and or certified in Country of Origin.
• NRP, PALS, ACLS certification.
• Familiarity with TJC, JCI and otheaccreditation organizations.
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office,and Excel.
• Ability to use search engines and data bases for internet research.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

DESIRABLE

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Strong group presentation skills