Lead Respiratory Therapist CRT

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(an) Lead Respiratory Therapist CRT today with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center.

Benefits

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 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.

Come join our team as a(an) 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!

Job Summary and Qualifications

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

What you will do in this role:

• Cleans, assembles, maintains, operates, troubleshoots and performs minor repair on all equipment.
• Performs general respiratory therapy to all ages in accordance with age specific criteria including incentive breathing devices, aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, oxygen therapy and suctioning.
• Collects and evaluates additional information through chart review, general assessment and patient interviews.
• Performs and modifies (or changes) treatments based on response to therapy.
• Evaluates and monitors response to all therapy with appropriate documentation in the medical record.
• Provides critical care services to patients of all ages in accordance with age specific criteria.
• Reviews patient records.
• Manages and makes adjustments to mechanical ventilators, including weaning.
• Assists with endotracheal intubation and performs extubations.
• Participates in CPR, patient transport, and monitoring.
• Inspects chest X-Ray to determine presence of abnormalities, artificial airway position and other conditions.
• Maintains a patent airway by providing adequate humidification, and oral/nasopharyngeal airway suctioning.
• Performs and evaluates diagnostic studies to include bedside spirometry, pulmonary mechanics and blood gas analysis
• Performs and monitors moderately complex testing as related to the blood gas lab, sample collection, sample analysis, reporting of results and maintenance procedures.
• Performs EKG’s as needed, including transmission of results
• Appropriate patient/family education is provided based on assessed needs with appropriate documentation.
• Verifies, prepares and administers medication to patients. Identifies patient prior to administration. Reports medication errors and significant drug reactions to appropriate individuals with appropriate documentation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Respiratory Care Manager/Director and/or Supervisor.

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support 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
• Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT)
• Associate Degree
• Vocational School Graduate

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center is a 445+ bed acute care hospital located in the heart of central Houston , adjacent to the Medical Center and Museum District, and provides quality care for the greater Houston area. Established in 1975, our hospital has been serving Houston for more than 40 years. We provide a wide range of medical services, including cardiology, bariatrics, orthopedics, neurology, emergency care and more. Our comprehensive medical specialties are here to offer individualized care to every individual that walks through our doors. We also offer 24/7 emergency services and two intensive care units: surgical intensive care unit (SICU) and medical intensive care unit (MICU). We are an accredited Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Center and an accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI . We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

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 Lead Respiratory Therapist CRT 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.