Director of Respiratory Therapy

This position is incentive eligible.

Introduction

Managers thrive with us! HCA Healthcare is one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services, comprising of over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care in 21 states and the United Kingdom. We are looking for a Director of Respiratory Therapy for our Medical City Alliance team where excellence creates excellence.

Benefits

Medical City Alliance, 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.

HCA Healthcare has expanded our influence across the healthcare industry by investing $3.5 billion in capital improvements in recent years. Do you want to be an influencer in healthcare? Apply for our Director of Respiratory Therapy role today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under general supervision of the administrative report, the Director of Respiratory Therapy is responsible for the efficient, effective running of the cardiopulmonary department. This includes, but is not limited to management of the budget, provision of patient care services, scheduling, technical procedures, performance improvement, quality assurance, compliance with regulatory standards, staff development/education, regulatory agency compliance, and business development.

• Performs Respiratory Care functions and procedures proficiently.
• Plans patient safety initiatives and involves staff in planning.
• Interprets and implements operational standards as applicable to areas of responsibility.
• Provides feedback regarding Patient Safety Trends.
• Ensures all patient care is complete, timely, appropriate, efficient and communicated.
• Is aware of needs in areas of responsibility.
• Keeps staff informed on Patient Safety Trends and assesses priorities.
• Evaluates care given, competency, skill, organizational ability, then helps the staff reach their maximum potential.
• Maintains own professional growth through appropriate organizations, workshops, seminars, and other educational endeavors.
• Evaluates effectiveness of resolutions of any identified Patient Safety issues.
• Assists physicians as requested.
• Maintains adequate supplies.
• Ability to function in all areas of the department (i.e. ICU, Nursery, ER, NICU).
• Coordinates staff and schedule to maintain productivity levels.
• Addresses department concerns, involving Director when appropriate.
• Assists in establishing policies and procedures.
• Observes and evaluates staff performance.
• Communicates effectively with Shift Supervisors, employees and other departments.
• Updates employee attendance/tardy records and prepares disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Completes quality assurance/performance improvement reports on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Reports or documents all equipment problems, notifies Biomed/Plant Operations.
• Conduct a minimum of 10 department meetings and maintain documents.
• Maintain updated employee records, education records, license renewals, and 90 day reviews.
• Respond to customer concerns in a timely manner and promotes customer service within the department.

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Masters preferred.

Licenses, Registrations and/or Certification:

• Respiratory Care Practitioner with current RRT license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire from an HCA approved vendor.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 90 days from an HCA approved vendor.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 120 days of hire.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience plus 3 years supervisory experience preferred.

Medical City Alliance serves families from Fort Worth, Keller, Haslet, Saginaw and Tarrant County. Our 99+ bed hospital offers 30+ specialties. We offer 2 convenient ER locations, including our off-campus ER in Saginaw. Our maternity floor includes labor and delivery suites and c-section ORs. We have a well-baby nursery, postpartum rooms, and a Level III NICU. We offer compassionate care with state-of-the-art surgical equipment. Our hospital offers robotic surgery to perform procedures. Our facility provides comprehensive cardiology services. We prioritize early detection and treatment of heart disease. Our advanced technology provides quick results to our patients. Our patient satisfaction scores rank in the top decile of hospitals nationwide. Our physicians rank Medical City Alliance as excellent in quality of care. We are a part of the Medical City network of hospitals. Patients are ensured access to medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

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're looking for a leadership opportunity that provides both personal satisfaction and professional growth, apply to join HCA Healthcare as a Director of Respiratory Therapy. Unlock your leadership potential with HCA Healthcare.

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.