Lead Respiratory Therapist

HCA Healthcare•Dublin, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Lead Respiratory Therapist ? At Fairview Park Hospital , you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. Benefits Fairview Park 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. You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Lead Respiratory Therapist like you to be a part of our team. Job Summary and Qualifications Responsible for the coordination and supervision of the respiratory therapy team on an assigned shift. The Shift Lead is responsible for the oversight of patient care and Respiratory Therapists for assigned shift. The Shift Lead assesses the overall needs of the unit related to the patient acuity and staffing and coordinates Crosstrain to perform PFTs , daily charges if needed. Demonstrate understanding of CAP requirements. Evaluate inventory to patient supplies and communicate needs or enter order for departmental supplies. Participate in departmental PI (e.g.. ABCDE audits, critical values reporting, EMAR scan rates, vent LOS) Ensures completion of patient and employee notification reports that occur during shift within 2 hrs. of incident. Completes daily shift assignments for the oncoming shift. Assign staff according to staff abilities, skills and patient acuity levels rotating floor assignments in a fair manner. Actively promotes intra and interdepartmental activities of the department including: Serves as a resource to the patient care team on clinical problems, clinical skills, patient teaching and the use of hospital equipment. Exercises appropriate independent judgement. Performs efficiently in an emergency. Gives concise report , including safety huddles, to oncoming shift lead, including areas for follow up. Escalates issues that occur during the shift to the appropriate person (Director, Clinical Coordinator, Nursing Supervisor AOC, Physician) Ensures that patient care needs are met in a competent and timely manner including: Verifies physicians are informed of significant information. Assists in direct patient care and assumes patient care assignment as appropriate. Ensures respiratory interventions are performed and recorded, according to policy and procedures. Consistently exhibits professional behavior which demonstrates a positive attitude and which serves as a role model to the staff including: Through daily interaction , demonstrates the core values of treating those we serve with compassion and kindness while recognizing the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual. Acts with absolute fairness and integrity. Treats Colleagues, patients and families with dignity, respect and loyalty. Maintains confidentiality about all hospital and personnel matters. Recognizes barriers to change in order to provide a proactive service environment. Fairview Park Hospital is a 175+ bed acute-care hospital serving the City of Dublin, Laurens County, and the surrounding communities. Our hospital provides 24-hour emergency services, inpatient and outpatient surgery options, and rehabilitation therapy services. Other specialized programs include our Sleep Center at Fairview Park, the Same Day Surgery Center, the Heart Center at Fairview Park, the Women's Imaging Center and much more. We are committed to providing the best for our community. Our facilitys stroke center scored “A” on Patient Safety Report Card. We have been named one of the nation's top 100 hospitals by Truven Health Analytics, IBM Watson Health. At Fairview Park Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way. 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. "Good people beget good people." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Lead Respiratory Therapist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring! 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.

Requirements

Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
(RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner
Associate Degree

Responsibilities

Responsible for the coordination and supervision of the respiratory therapy team on an assigned shift.
The Shift Lead is responsible for the oversight of patient care and Respiratory Therapists for assigned shift.
The Shift Lead assesses the overall needs of the unit related to the patient acuity and staffing and coordinates
Crosstrain to perform PFTs , daily charges if needed.
Demonstrate understanding of CAP requirements.
Evaluate inventory to patient supplies and communicate needs or enter order for departmental supplies.
Participate in departmental PI (e.g.. ABCDE audits, critical values reporting, EMAR scan rates, vent LOS)
Ensures completion of patient and employee notification reports that occur during shift within 2 hrs. of incident.
Completes daily shift assignments for the oncoming shift.
Assign staff according to staff abilities, skills and patient acuity levels rotating floor assignments in a fair manner.
Actively promotes intra and interdepartmental activities of the department including: Serves as a resource to the patient care team on clinical problems, clinical skills, patient teaching and the use of hospital equipment.
Exercises appropriate independent judgement.
Performs efficiently in an emergency.
Gives concise report , including safety huddles, to oncoming shift lead, including areas for follow up.
Escalates issues that occur during the shift to the appropriate person (Director, Clinical Coordinator, Nursing Supervisor AOC, Physician)
Ensures that patient care needs are met in a competent and timely manner including: Verifies physicians are informed of significant information.
Assists in direct patient care and assumes patient care assignment as appropriate.
Ensures respiratory interventions are performed and recorded, according to policy and procedures.
Consistently exhibits professional behavior which demonstrates a positive attitude and which serves as a role model to the staff including: Through daily interaction , demonstrates the core values of treating those we serve with compassion and kindness while recognizing the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual.
Acts with absolute fairness and integrity.
Treats Colleagues, patients and families with dignity, respect and loyalty.
Maintains confidentiality about all hospital and personnel matters.
Recognizes barriers to change in order to provide a proactive service environment.

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.