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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(an) Manager Respiratory Therapy for our HCA Florida Capital Hospital team where excellence creates excellence.

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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

_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 Manager Respiratory Therapy role today!**

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assist the Director with the on-going development and maintenance of a comprehensive program for patient education and staff development for all modalities within the Respiratory Care Services. Assist in assuring that compliance to all regulatory standards is maintained. Assure that all aspects of patient safety and infection control are monitored and prioritized. Participate in review of documentation for services provided, including maintenance of employee time records, quality control actions, the accuracy and content of diagnostic reports, and maintenance of systems including the patient care documentation system. Perform specialized training in critical care areas and diagnostic procedures. Communicate effectively with physicians, patients, managers and the public. Assess employee performance and intervene with developmental plans as needed. Deliver, set-up and maintain routine and non-routine therapies and equipment (i.e. oxygen, aerosol therapy, ventilators) utilized by Respiratory Therapy. Perform and interpret Arterial Blood Gases and assist in performance of laboratory proficiency testing. Supervise the staff in conducting diagnostic and therapeutic services. In the absence of the director, fulfill the routine duties of the director including supervision, training, monitoring and counseling of staff. Assure that inventory of all essential materials utilized by the departments are maintained.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs patient education and performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as needed.

2. Provides ongoing staff development and specialized training when indicated.

3. Assists the department director in planning, organizing, coordinating and evaluating Respiratory Care Services.

4. Assists in the development of indictors for continuous evaluation and improvement. Assists in the preparation of various documents/reports related to department QI/Risk Management in-services as directed by manager.

5. Actively participates in all pertinent hospital committees as assigned by the department director.

6. Remains current with Joint Commission, state and federal regulatory agency standards, rules and regulations.

7. Uses knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and emergency procedures to provide safe and effective patient care.

8. Maintains strict infection control techniques at all times.

9. Practices, develops and endorses customer service skills in relationships with internal and external customers.

10. Participate in Quality Improvement activities as assigned.

11. Shares the responsibility to assure the readiness, calibration and or reliability of arterial blood gas instrumentation, pulmonary function equipment, stress testing equipment, EKG machines, oximeters and other devices. May complete monthly reports & ensure that regular maintenance is performed as indicated on some devices and that quality standards are met

12. Assists manager in developing department policies and procedures pertinent to new therapies or changing processes.

13. Assists manager in meeting departmental budget by assessing staffing and monitoring supply cost.

14. Regular, punctual and dependable attendance. Assists in accurately recording staff time and attendance in Kronos and Scheduler. Takes call according to the needs of the department.

15. Maintains supplies and medications as needed by the departments in the service.

16. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED:

• High School or GED required

• Required: Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• Current State of Florida Respiratory Therapist license required

• BLS – American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS Provider card required

• ACLS – American Heart Association or American Red Cross ACLS Provider card required

• PALS– American Heart Association or American Red Cross PALS Provider card required

• NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP Provider issued card required

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED:

• Minimum of five years clinical experience in Respiratory Care required

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.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you're looking for a leadership opportunity that provides both personal satisfaction and professional growth, apply to join HCA Healthcare as a(an) Manager 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.