Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist

Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist – Job Description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump‑start your career as a Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist today with St. David’s Georgetown Hospital.

• 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.

Come join our team as a Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

• Oversees the administration of respiratory care to patients on his/her assigned shift.
• Provides support and direction for staff as needed.
• Responsible for orientating and mentoring all new and present employees.
• Assists with the development and revision of policies and procedures.
• Assists supervisors with all quality improvement initiatives, provides in‑services on all new equipment, and assists with home noninvasive patient teaching.
• Assists manager with eProcurement and charge.
• Directs departmental staff in the performance of their duties.
• Analyzes the shift report and assigns therapies among on‑shift personnel and maintains complete staff/patient assignment records 100% of the time.
• Determines on‑coming shift needs and staffs accordingly.
• Coordinates department function with other hospital departments.
• Coordinates the desired student experience with the shift's therapy opportunities.
• Observes and documents staff work performance and forwards identified problems/issues to the Coordinator, Manager or Director.
• Monitors the shift to assure safe and accurate respiratory care delivery.
• Assesses workflow and offers relief as needed.
• Ensures new/changed orders are communicated to the responsible therapist.
• Obtains equipment and supplies as needed to meet patient needs.
• Responds to all Respiratory Therapy related emergencies.
• Resolves technical problems when systems deviate from the established performance specification.
• Addresses employee and customer related issues according to hospital policy.
• Supports orientees on shift as necessary to provide optimal learning experience.
• Educates, orientates and mentors all new and present employees.
• Assists with quality initiatives and any other assigned duties for the supervisors.
• Promotes customer relations within the organization and in the community.
• Communicates with staff and customers to promote quality guest relations.
• Maintains and supports a service‑oriented relationship with all customers.
• Respects and maintains the…