Respiratory Therapy Supervisor - Austin, United States - HCA Healthcare

Description

Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Respiratory Therapy Supervisor you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. Davids North Austin Medical Center which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

St. Davids North Austin 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 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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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Respiratory Therapy Supervisor where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise

Job Summary and Qualifications

As the Supervisory for Respiratory Care, you will be responsible for the overall operation of the department. You will orient, evaluate, and document competency of personnel. You will establish, maintain, and revise departmental policies and procedures to include departmental programs, quality control, performance improvement, and safety. You will maintain departmental expenses and productivity as budgeted. You will oversee respiratory care as delivered by the Respiratory Therapy department.

• You will demonstrate competency in proper airway care including, as applicable: airway suctioning, oral and nasal airway care, cuff pressure monitoring, and extubation.
• You will demonstrate competency in the performance of routine patient assessment and in the ability to correctly recognize and interpret respiratory dysfunction.
• You will gain competency in new procedures that are incorporated into the department's practices in a timely fashion.
• You will assist with daily operations including, but not limited to, shift staffing, supply ordering, equipment and supply inventory, oversee rental equipment, charge capture, daily reports, employee evaluations, employee rounding, scheduling, HR disciplinary processes, annual employee competencies, blood gas documentation and clinical documentation.

What qualifications you will need:

Experience

• Three years previous Registered Respiratory Therapist experience in an acute care setting
• Two years previous Shift coordinator/Relief Charge experience in Respiratory Therapy

Education

• Graduate of an American Medical Association accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Bachelor's degree in Allied Health Management, Business, or Respiratory Therapy – preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Current licensure in Texas as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required as per St David's Healthcare policy
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required as per St. David's Healthcare policy
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• New hires have 6 months from start date to obtain ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications

St. David's North Austin Medical Center is a multi-specialty hospital in Texas with
more than 360 beds. The facility is home to St. David's Children's Hospital, St. David's Women's
Center of Texas featuring a Level III NICU, a Kidney Transplant Center, and the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. Additional services
offered at this medical center include 24-hour emergency care, heart and vascular care, neurology and
neurosurgery, rehabilitation services, and inpatient and outpatient surgery.

St. David's North Austin Medical Center is part of St. David's HealthCare, which is one
of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St.
David's HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two
local non-profits — St. David's Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

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.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Respiratory Therapy Supervisor opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and 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.