Registered Respiratory Therapist Lead

Description

Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Registered Respiratory Therapist Lead opening with HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist Lead for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The lead respiratory therapist administers respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of cardiopulmonary system, under supervision of Physician and by prescription, by performing the following duties.

1. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required with 6 months of hire date and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within 3 months of hire date.
2. Flex and 'call in' additional staff as productivity necessitates.
3. Monitors and manages the appropriate cleaning and disinfection of non-disposable equipment.
4. Monitors and manages the ordering, inventory, and safety checks of rental equipment.
5. Oversee shift report process and supervises the performance of the staff therapists.
6. Print out entire RT Rounds Report and divide assignments according to procedures and acuity. Write assignments on the board for referral. Fax the assignment sheet to all departments at the beginning of shift.
7. Assembles and cleans all patient care equipment
8. The technician is responsible for maintaining patient files.
9. Print & resolve any outstanding arterial blood gas results at the end of every shift. Maintain exception report.
10. The technician will be required to perform Diagnostic 12 lead ECG's.
11. Engage with staff. Oversee shift flow. Available to assist staff whenever possible.
12. Assist with orienting and training new employees and students.
13. Expectations Ethics and Compliance1. All employees will be held accountable for behaviors displayed relative to the values articulated in the Mission and Values Statement. Will act with absolute honest, integrity and fairness in the way we conduct our business and the way we live our lives.2. All employees will be held accountable for attending training regarding the Code of Conduct program at least annually.
14. Performs Arterial Blood Gases.
15. Performs bedside Spirometry, and adheres to respiratory care protocols, (Incentive Spirometry, IPPB, Meter Dose Inhalers, etc).
16. Responsible accurate department charting.
17. Responsible for all Emergency Calls
18. Sets up and administers Aerosol or oxygen therapy. (Nasal Cannula, Vent-Mask, Partial or Non-Rebreather, simple oxygen mask, Aerosol mask, etc). Adhering to the age specific requirements.
19. Responsible for restocking, logging, and securing crash carts.
20. Assist with maintaining & auditing crash carts monthly.
21. Should call and/or round on staff and assist as needed.
22. Assist with initial and annual competencies.
23. Assist and delegate lunch break coverage.
24. Participate with Performance Improvement.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

License / Certifications / Requirements:

• Requires RRT certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Must be licensed by the state of Texas as a 'Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner'.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications required.
• New Hires must obtain ACLS, PALS and NRP within 6 months of hire date.

Education:

• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Technician Program

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 year experience in all areas - NICU, ER, critical care experience.
  

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

• This position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during various task/activities. PPE includes, but is not limited to gloves, masks, safety glasses and gowns.

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast is a full-service 340+ bed acute care hospital in Pasadena, Texas. We have been a leader of medical care in Pasadena for more than 50 years. With board-certified physicians, registered nurses and expert technicians, the community has come to rely on us for top-quality, comprehensive and compassionate healthcare. HCA Houston Southeast is the only hospital in Pasadena with both Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation by the American College of Cardiology and full accreditation by The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

'Across HCA Healthcares more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow.'- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Respiratory Therapist Lead opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.