Lead Respiratory Therapist CRT

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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 Respiratory Therapist CRT today with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center.

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, 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.

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

The Respiratory Therapist Lead shall deliver competent and compassionate Respiratory Care services to patients of all age groups through the use of 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 patient care team utilizing an interdisciplinary approach to maintain standards for professional practices.

Maintain 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.

• Evaluates staffing plan and workload, making necessary adjustments to ensure patient satisfaction and safe patient care.
• Anticipates and identifies learning opportunities and knowledge gaps of department personnel, and coordinates appropriate educational activities in a positive and effective manner.
• Participates in planning, promoting, and conducting hospital wide and departmental quality monitoring and improvement activities.
• Ensures that all applicable laws, rules and regulations, licensing requirements, and accreditation standards are met within the department.
• Actively involved in Joint Commission continuous readiness process throughout the hospital along with involvement in Performance Improvement, Infection Control, Risk Management, HAZSOFT, Corporate Compliance, Employee Health, Education and Safety.

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Practitioner program
• Certified through the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Current licensure by the Texas Medical Board as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Current BLS and ACLS…