LEAD RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Company: HCA Florida Capital Hospital
Location: Tallahassee
Posted on: September 26, 2024
Job Description:
Description IntroductionAre you looking for a work environment
where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for
our Lead Respiratory Therapist opening with HCA Florida Capital
Hospital today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the
HCA Healthcare team.Lead Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Full-time,
NIGHTSBenefitsHCA Florida Capital Hospital, 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.Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. We are
seeking a Lead Respiratory Therapist 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
QualificationsLead Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Full-time,
NIGHTSThe Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers
high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with
the nature and specific requirements of the department, and
consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the
relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient care
team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic
tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving
invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.What you will do in
this role:
- You will perform and document patient assessment, including
breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. You will conduct
diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to,
respiratory therapy.
- You will administer respiratory care therapies, including
oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest
physiotherapy.
- You will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will
initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
- You will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will
notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an
unintended response.
- You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent
patients.
- You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure
airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as
required.What qualifications you will need:
- State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Associate Degree
- BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30
days of employment start date
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Spt 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
- NRP - Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 60 days of
employment start dateHCA Florida Capital Hospital is your one-stop
solution for all your healthcare needs. We are an accredited
healthcare facility with over 1,400 skilled employees and 500+
experienced providers. Our 288-bed, acute-care hospital provides
24/7 Emergency Services in Leon and Gadsden Counties. Our
facilities include a state-of-the-art Behavioral Health Center,
Cancer Center, Chest Pain Center w/PCI-Resuscitation, Family
Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Imaging Services, Neonatal
Intensive Care Unit, Orthopedic/Spine Center, Physical Therapy
Services, Rehabilitation Center, Stroke Center, Surgical Services,
Surgical Weight Loss Center, Network-of-Care Affiliated Physician
Practices, and much more. Trust us to give you compassionate care
and exceptional service. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one
of the World's 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
Healthcare's 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 Lead
Respiratory Therapist 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.
Keywords: HCA Florida Capital Hospital, Tallahassee , LEAD RESPIRATORY THERAPIST, Healthcare , Tallahassee, Florida
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