Lead Respiratory Therapist RRT

HCA•Tallahassee, FL

49d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing cardiopulmonary/pulmonary care services in routine, clinical, and emergency settings according to specific physician orders, department policies and procedures providing leadership to the staff. In the absence of the Director of Respiratory Therapy provides day to day leadership to the department, and performs a variety of management duties. Supports the delivery of high quality, cost effective patient care through activities focusing on departmental goals and objectives.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Respiratory Care / Therapy
RRT - State Registered Respiratory Therapist
Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in respiratory care
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 Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
NRP - Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date

Responsibilities

providing cardiopulmonary/pulmonary care services in routine, clinical, and emergency settings according to specific physician orders, department policies and procedures providing leadership to the staff
In the absence of the Director of Respiratory Therapy provides day to day leadership to the department, and performs a variety of management duties.
Supports the delivery of high quality, cost effective patient care through activities focusing on departmental goals and objectives.

Benefits

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.