Lead Respiratory Therapist CRT

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Respiratory Therapist Lead shall deliver competent and compassionate Respiratory Care services to patients of all age groups through the of use accepted Clinical Practice Guidelines for assessing, treating and documenting the effects of Respiratory Care provided to patients. The Respiratory Therapist Lead shall work cooperatively with physicians, nursing staff, ancillary staff, and other members of the patent care team utilizing an interdisciplinary approach to maintain standards for professional practices. Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment. The function of the Respiratory Therapist Lead shall be carried out according to departmental and hospital policies, HCA Medical Center's mission statement and Standards of Behavior guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, assembles, maintains, operates, troubleshoots and performs minor repair on all equipment.
• Performs general respiratory therapy to all ages in accordance with age specific criteria including incentive breathing devices, aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, oxygen therapy and suctioning.
• Collects and evaluates additional information through chart review, general assessment and patient interviews. Performs and modifies (or changes) treatments based on response to therapy.
• Evaluates and monitors response to all therapy with appropriate documentation in the medical record.
• Provides critical care services to patients of all ages in accordance with age specific criteria. Reviews patient records. Manages and makes adjustments to mechanical ventilators, including weaning.
• Assists with endotracheal intubation and performs extubations.
• Participates in CPR, patient transport, and monitoring.
• Inspects chest X-Ray to determine presence of abnormalities, artificial airway position and other conditions.
• Maintains a patent airway by providing adequate humidification, and oral/nasopharyngeal airway suctioning.
• Performs and evaluates diagnostic studies to include bedside spirometry, pulmonary mechanics and blood gas analysis. Performs and monitors moderately complex testing as related to the blood gas lab, sample collection, sample analysis, reporting of results and maintenance procedures.
• Performs EKG's as needed, including transmission of results.
• Appropriate patient/family education is provided based on assessed needs with appropriate documentation.
• Verifies, prepares and administers medication to patients. Identifies patient prior to administration. Reports medication errors and significant drug reactions to appropriate individuals with appropriate documentation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Respiratory Care Manager/Director and/or Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT)
• Associate Degree or Vocational School Graduate
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Benefits

• 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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