INTRODUCTION

We are seeking a Director of Respiratory Therapy with Medical City Alliance to promote growth and unlock possibilities. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. Share your leadership skills and come make a difference with us!

NOTE: ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS MAY VARY BY LOCATION.

We are seeking a Director of Respiratory Therapy for our team to be an innovator. HCA Healthcare partners with Harvard Pilgrim Institute and the CDC to use our data from more than 26 million patient encounters each year to impact the industry. Come build your career with us!

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS

Under general supervision of his/her administrative report and the Medical Director of the unit, is responsible for the efficient, effective running of the cardiopulmonary department. This includes, but is not limited to management of the budget, provision of patient care services, scheduling, technical procedures, performance improvement, quality assurance, compliance with regulatory standards, staff development/education, regulatory agency compliance, and business development.

• Performs Respiratory Care functions and procedures proficiently.
• Plans patient safety initiatives and involves staff in planning.
• Interprets and implements operational standards as applicable to areas of responsibility.
• Provides feedback regarding Patient Safety Trends.
• Ensures all patient care is complete, timely, appropriate, efficient and communicated.
• Is aware of needs in areas of responsibility.
• Keeps staff informed on Patient Safety Trends and assesses priorities.
• Evaluates care given, competency, skill, organizational ability, then helps the staff reach their maximum potential.
• Maintains own professional growth through appropriate organizations, workshops, seminars, and other educational endeavors.
• Evaluates effectiveness of resolutions of any identified Patient Safety issues.
• Assists physicians as requested.
• Maintains adequate supplies.
• Ability to function in all areas of the department (i.e. ICU, Nursery, ER, NICU).
• Coordinates staff and schedule to maintain productivity levels.
• Addresses department concerns, involving Director when appropriate.
• Assists in establishing policies and procedures.
• Observes and evaluates staff performance.
• Communicates effectively with Shift Supervisors, employees and other departments.
• Updates employee attendance/tardy records and prepares disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Completes quality assurance/performance improvement reports on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Reports or documents all equipment problems, notifies Biomed/Plant Operations.
• Conduct a minimum of 10 department meetings and maintain documents.
• Maintain updated employee records, education records, license renewals, and 90 day reviews.
• Respond to customer concerns in a timely manner and promotes customer service within the department.

EDUCATION/SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Masters preferred. Computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet application preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience plus 3 years supervisory experience preferred.

Licenses, Registrations and/or Certifications

• Respiratory Care Practitioner with current RRT license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire from an HCA approved vendor.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 90 days from an HCA approved vendor.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 120 days of hire.

Medical City Alliance serves families from Fort Worth, Keller, Haslet, Saginaw and Tarrant County. Our 99+ bed hospital offers 30+ specialties. We offer 2 convenient ER locations, including our off-campus ER in Saginaw. Our maternity floor includes labor and delivery suites and c-section ORs. We have a well-baby nursery, postpartum rooms, and a Level III NICU. We offer compassionate care with state-of-the-art surgical equipment. Our hospital offers robotic surgery to perform procedures. Our facility provides comprehensive cardiology services. We prioritize early detection and treatment of heart disease. Our advanced technology provides quick results to our patients. Our patient satisfaction scores rank in the top decile of hospitals nationwide. Our physicians rank Medical City Alliance as excellent in quality of care. We are a part of the Medical City network of hospitals. Patients are ensured access to medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.
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.
“There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Join our family of over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care to drive excellence and raise the bar for our over 35 million annual patient encounters.
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

• Performs Respiratory Care functions and procedures proficiently.
• Plans patient safety initiatives and involves staff in planning.
• Interprets and implements operational standards as applicable to areas of responsibility.
• Provides feedback regarding Patient Safety Trends.
• Ensures all patient care is complete, timely, appropriate, efficient and communicated.
• Is aware of needs in areas of responsibility.
• Keeps staff informed on Patient Safety Trends and assesses priorities.
• Evaluates care given, competency, skill, organizational ability, then helps the staff reach their maximum potential.
• Maintains own professional growth through appropriate organizations, workshops, seminars, and other educational endeavors.
• Evaluates effectiveness of resolutions of any identified Patient Safety issues.
• Assists physicians as requested.
• Maintains adequate supplies.
• Ability to function in all areas of the department (i.e. ICU, Nursery, ER, NICU).
• Coordinates staff and schedule to maintain productivity levels.
• Addresses department concerns, involving Director when appropriate.
• Assists in establishing policies and procedures.
• Observes and evaluates staff performance.
• Communicates effectively with Shift Supervisors, employees and other departments.
• Updates employee attendance/tardy records and prepares disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Completes quality assurance/performance improvement reports on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Reports or documents all equipment problems, notifies Biomed/Plant Operations.
• Conduct a minimum of 10 department meetings and maintain documents.
• Maintain updated employee records, education records, license renewals, and 90 day reviews.
• Respond to customer concerns in a timely manner and promotes customer service within the department