Clinical Manager - Pedi-Flite Pediatric and Neonatal Critical Care Transport Team

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Responsible for the leadership and direction of the pediatric and neonatal critical care transport team and accountable for scheduling, budgetary planning, and day to day operation. Functions as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team that manages the care of critically ill patients that are direct admits and from referring institutions to the receiving facility. Establishes and implements departmental goals, standards, policies and procedures to achieve quality patient care and customer service. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Maintains clinical competency through staffing 1-2 shifts per month.

 

60073124 - Manager - Pediatric Transport Services


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A Brief Overview
Responsible for the leadership and direction of the transport services staff and accountable for planning, budgetary planning, and day to day operation. Functions as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team that manages the care of critically ill patients that are direct admits and from referring institutions to the receiving facility. Establishes and implements departmental goals, standards, policies and procedures to achieve quality patient care and customer service. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Manages the staff and day to day operations of assigned program/area(s). Responsible for educating, orientation, in-services, and training staff members.
• Plans and schedules work, ensuring distribution of assignments and adequate staffing for assigned area.
• Evaluates job performance, ensures competency of staff, and recommends various personnel actions including hiring, promotions, coaching, and corrective actions.
• Documents and maintains records of clinical skills, required competencies, and education for the staff.
• Provides short and long term planning of assigned area, ensuring success in caring for patient population.
• Develops and monitors budget for assigned program/area(s). Assists in the development and implementation of plans to control costs and to ensure financial success.
• Interprets, administers, and executes policies and procedures for the program/area(s), ensuring policy compliance and regulatory agency requirements.
• Oversees the daily logistics, ensuring 24/7 coverage and oversight. Accountable for call after-hours.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Emergency Management
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing
• Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy
• Bachelor's Degree Healthcare Administration

Experience Qualifications

• 3-5 years Clinical healthcare
• Management

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of critical care transport concepts, methods and techniques as well as aero-medical physiology.
• Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials such as technical documentation and patient records.
• Ability to facilitate strong teamwork and lead educational sessions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate across diverse constituents including medical staff, management, associate, and externally.
• Strong ability to Exercise good judgment in routine and complex situations.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of workflow.
• Ability to develop, understand and manage to a flex budget.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel).

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Arkansas - Arkansas State Medical Board
• Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty - National Board for Respiratory Care
• Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Registered Nurse Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing
• Registered Nurse Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of Nursing
• Paramedic Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health
• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American He