Lead Respiratory Therapist

Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive?
Submit your application for our Lead Respiratory Therapist opening with HCA
Florida Capital Hospital today and find out what it truly means to be a part
of the HCA Healthcare team.
Lead Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Full-time, NIGHTS
$15,000 sign on bonus for eligible new hires!

Benefits

HCA Florida Capital Hospital, 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
We are seeking a Lead Respiratory Therapist for our team to ensure that we
continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you
get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works
hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who
feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Lead Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Full-time, NIGHTS
The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-
centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific
requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of
practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient
care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests
and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and
noninvasive mechanical ventilation.
What you will do in this role:

• You will perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
• You will administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
• You will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• You will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
• You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

# What qualifications you will need:

* Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

• State licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Minimum of five (5) years clinical experience in Respiratory Care required
• BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• ACLS – Advanced 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
• NRP – Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date

HCA Florida Capital Hospital is your one-stop solution for all your healthcare
needs. We are an accredited healthcare facility with over 1,400 skilled
employees and 500+ experienced providers. Our 288-bed, acute-care hospital
provides 24/7 Emergency Services in Leon and Gadsden Counties. Our facilities
include a state-of-the-art Behavioral Health Center, Cancer Center, Chest Pain
Center w/PCI-Resuscitation, Family Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Imaging
Services, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Orthopedic/Spine Center, Physical
Therapy Services, Rehabilitation Center, Stroke Center, Surgical Services,
Surgical Weight Loss Center, Network-of-Care Affiliated Physician Practices,
and much more. Trust us to give you compassionate care and exceptional
service.
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.
> “Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and
> colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
> Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier
> tomorrow.”- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
> Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our
Lead Respiratory Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications.
Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our
team. We are interviewing 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.
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