Clinical Manager Sleep DME
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Summary
Directs, manages and provides patient care in accordance with department policy and procedure. Coordinates care, oversees staffing, guides and mentors assigned team to ensure treatments for the patient population are rendered appropriately. Manages material, financial, and human resources within assigned area. Assumes accountability for the development and implementation of programming and services within area of responsibility.
Job description
Job Duties
- Conducts staff training sessions on CPAP device programming including, proper configuration of pressure settings, ramp, humidification, and comfort features as well as proper documentation and troubleshooting.
- Manages clinical operations, business and financial planning, and quality improvement projects.
- Ensures staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to configure devices safely and accurately.
- Serves as a subject matter expert for CPAP device setup to support department.
- Provides direct patient care, as needed, to support department staffing needs.
- Performs functional tests and quality checks before dispatch.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree Registered Respiratory Therapy program accredited by the commission of accreditation for Respiratory Care
- 1 year in one of the following settings: Sleep Medicine, home health care, hospital, physician office setting.
- In-depth understanding of disease processes related to CPAP/NIV utilization, including but not limited to PAP adherence, PAP pressure adjustments, mask fittings and hospital to home sleep apnea care management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards as set forth by regulatory agencies and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
- Strong verbal and communication skills.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
- Ability to exercise judgement in making critical decisions.
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care Upon Hire or
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree Registered Respiratory Therapy program accredited by the commission of accreditation for Respiratory Care
- 3 years in one of the following settings: Sleep Medicine, home health care, hospital, physician office setting.
- Knowledge of billing and responsibility for capturing appropriate billing charges under the remote monitoring program
- Ability to incorporate strategies for interacting with persons from diverse backgrounds
- Effective behavioral and educational strategies such as motivational interviewing, teach-back method, and self-management support
- Ability to set priorities to coordinate care plan efficiently
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care within 1 Year or
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree Registered Respiratory Therapy program accredited by the commission of accreditation for Respiratory Care
- 1 year in one of the following settings: Sleep Medicine, home health care, hospital, physician office setting.
- In-depth understanding of disease processes related to CPAP/NIV utilization, including but not limited to PAP adherence, PAP pressure adjustments, mask fittings and hospital to home sleep apnea care management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards as set forth by regulatory agencies and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
- Strong verbal and communication skills.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
- Ability to exercise judgement in making critical decisions.
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care Upon Hire or
- Bachelor’s Degree Registered Respiratory Therapy program accredited by the commission of accreditation for Respiratory Care
- 3 years in one of the following settings: Sleep Medicine, home health care, hospital, physician office setting.
- Knowledge of billing and responsibility for capturing appropriate billing charges under the remote monitoring program
- Ability to incorporate strategies for interacting with persons from diverse backgrounds
- Effective behavioral and educational strategies such as motivational interviewing, teach-back method, and self-management support
- Ability to set priorities to coordinate care plan efficiently
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care within 1 Year or
Company overview
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a major healthcare provider and hospital network based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania regions. Founded in 1899, LVHN operates as a comprehensive healthcare system with 13 hospital campuses, 28 health centers, numerous primary and specialty care physician practices, and multiple urgent care locations. The network's flagship facility, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, is Pennsylvania's third-largest hospital and features the state's first Level One Trauma Center. LVHN provides a wide range of medical services including specialized institutes for cancer care, heart and vascular treatment, surgical excellence, orthopedics, and neuroscience. The network operates the third-largest heart surgery program in Pennsylvania, performing over 1,200 open-heart procedures annually, and maintains one of the state's largest cancer centers treating over 2,400 new patients each year. In August 2024, LVHN completed a merger with Jefferson Health, becoming part of a larger healthcare system with 32 hospitals and over 700 locations across Pennsylvania. Prior to the merger, LVHN was the largest employer in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region, with approximately 20,000 employees dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community.