Lead Respiratory Therapist CRT

HCA Houston Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with a 100% match

Education assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Time Away From Work Program

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Houston is seeking a Lead Respiratory Therapist to deliver compassionate Respiratory Care services. The role involves assessing and treating patients, working with a care team, and ensuring a safe therapeutic environment. Required qualifications include a CRT certification and an Associate Degree, with essential duties including equipment maintenance and patient education.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Basic 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.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, assembles, maintains, operates, troubleshoots and performs minor repair on all equipment.
• Performs general respiratory therapy to all ages.
• Manages and makes adjustments to mechanical ventilators.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient care

Equipment operation

Documentation

Medication administration

Education

Associate Degree

Vocational School Graduate

Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT)

Job description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Lead Respiratory Therapist CRT today with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center.

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.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Respiratory Therapist Lead shall deliver competent and compassionate Respiratory Care services to patients of all age groups through the use of accepted Clinical Practice Guidelines for assessing, treating and documenting the effects of Respiratory Care provided to patients. The Respiratory Therapist Lead shall work cooperatively with physicians, nursing staff, ancillary staff, and other members of the patient care team utilizing an interdisciplinary approach to maintain standards for professional practices. Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment. The function of the Respiratory Therapist Lead shall be carried out according to departmental and hospital policies, HCA Medical Center’s mission statement and Standards of Behavior guidelines.

What you will do in this role

• Cleans, assembles, maintains, operates, troubleshoots and performs minor repair on all equipment.
• Performs general respiratory therapy to all ages in accordance with age specific criteria including incentive breathing devices, aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, oxygen therapy and suctioning.
• Collects and evaluates additional information through chart review, general assessment and patient interviews.
• Performs and modifies (or changes) treatments based on response to therapy.
• Evaluates and monitors response to all therapy with appropriate documentation in the medical record.
• Provides critical care services to patients of all ages in accordance with age specific criteria.
• Reviews patient records.
• Manages and makes adjustments to mechanical ventilators, including weaning.
• Assists with endotracheal intubation and performs extubations.
• Participates in CPR, patient transport, and monitoring.
• Inspects chest X-Ray to determine presence of abnormalities, artificial airway position and other conditions.
• Maintains a patent airway by providing adequate humidification, and oral/nasopharyngeal airway suctioning.
• Performs and evaluates diagnostic studies to include bedside spirometry, pulmonary mechanics and blood gas analysis.
• Performs and monitors moderately complex testing as related to the blood gas lab, sample collection, sample analysis, reporting of results and maintenance procedures.
• Performs EKG’s as needed, including transmission of results.
• Appropriate patient/family education is provided based on assessed needs with appropriate documentation.
• Verifies, prepares and administers medication to patients. Identifies patient prior to administration. Reports medication errors and significant drug reactions to appropriate individuals with appropriate documentation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Respiratory Care Manager/Director and/or Supervisor.

What qualifications you will need

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Basic 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.
• Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT).
• Associate Degree.
• Vocational School Graduate.

About the Hospital

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center is a 445+ bed acute care hospital located in the heart of central Houston, adjacent to the Medical Center and Museum District, and provides quality care for the greater Houston area. Established in 1975, our hospital has been serving Houston for more than 40 years. We provide a wide range of medical services, including cardiology, bariatrics, orthopedics, neurology, emergency care and more. Our comprehensive medical specialties are here to offer individualized care to every individual that walks through our doors. We also offer 24/7 emergency services and two intensive care units: surgical intensive care unit (SICU) and medical intensive care unit (MICU). We are an accredited Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Center and an accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.