Lead Respiratory Therapist

Overview

Description Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Lead Respiratory Therapist? At Fairview Park Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Fairview Park 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 Air Med 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.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Lead Respiratory Therapist like you to be a part of our team.

Responsible for the coordination and supervision of the respiratory therapy team on an assigned shift. The Shift Lead is responsible for the oversight of patient care and Respiratory Therapists for the assigned shift. The Shift Lead assesses the overall needs of the unit related to patient acuity and staffing and coordinates. Crosstrain to perform PFTs, daily charges if needed. Demonstrate understanding of CAP requirements.

Evaluate inventory to patient supplies and communicate needs or enter order for departmental supplies. Participate in departmental PI (e.g., ABCDE audits, critical values reporting, EMAR scan rates, vent LOS). Ensures completion of patient and employee notification reports that occur during shift within 2 hrs. of incident. Completes daily shift assignments for the oncoming shift. Assign staff according to staff abilities, skills and patient acuity levels rotating floor assignments in a fair manner.

Actively promotes intra and interdepartmental activities of the department including:
Serves as a resource to the patient care team on clinical problems, clinical skills, patient teaching and the use of hospital equipment. Exercises appropriate independent judgement. Performs efficiently in an emergency. Gives concise report, including safety huddles, to oncoming shift lead, including areas for follow up. Escalates issues that occur during the shift to the appropriate person (Director, Clinical Coordinator, Nursing Supervisor AOC, Physician).

Ensures that patient care needs are met in a competent and timely manner including:
Verifies physicians are informed of significant information. Assists in direct patient care and assumes patient care assignment as appropriate. Ensures respiratory interventions are performed and recorded, according to policy and procedures. Consistently exhibits professional behavior which demonstrates a positive attitude and serves as a role model to the staff including:
Through daily interaction, demonstrates the core values of treating those we serve with compassion and kindness while recognizing the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual. Acts with absolute fairness and integrity. Treats Colleagues, patients and families with dignity, respect and loyalty. Maintains confidentiality about all hospital and personnel matters. Recognizes barriers to change in order to provide a proactive service environment.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be…