Introduction

We are seeking a(an) Manager of Respiratory Therapy with HCA Florida Blake Hospital 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!

Benefits

HCA Florida Blake 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 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.
  
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover 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)

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a(an) Manager 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

We are seeking a Manager of Respiratory Therapy for our center to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. As our Manager you will evaluate the respiratory needs of your patients. You will also provide operational oversight of all aspects of Respiratory Care Services in conjunction with the Director of Critical Care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. Unlock your potential here.

Your duties and responsibilities may include:

• You will provide leadership and is responsible for the delivery of safe, quality, patient care for assigned departments and staff on a daily basis
• You will ensure department's standard of practice, policies and procedures meet legal, and all accrediting and regulatory agency requirements.
• You will conduct respiratory assessments of patient as indicated within scope of practice.
• You will administer medications to the respiratory system, and performs various clinical modalities as prescribed by physician order, in accordance with current practice.

What qualifications you will need:

• Completion of a two year AMA approved respiratory care program; Bachelor Degree required or currently enrolled in BA Program
• Three-five years in clinical respiratory therapy in acute hospital environment.
• Previous supervisory or managerial experience required. Knowledge of State, Federal, and JCAHO regulations. Knowledge of respiratory medical equipment
• Current Florida license as RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required; new hires/transfers must obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required; new hires/transfers must obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required; new hires/transfers must obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

HCA Florida Blake Hospital is a 383 bed hospital. We are located in Bradenton, FL. We have a thirteen acre campus by the Gulf Coast beaches. We are the only state-designated Level II trauma center in Manatee, Sarasota and DeSoto Counties. We have received verification by the American College of Surgeons. Our services include 24-hour emergency care, open-heart surgery, burn care, cancer care, joint replacement and inpatient rehabilitation. We are a recipient of the American Heart Association’s Gold Fit Friendly Designation. We have an onsite day care program, Happy Cubs, a 24 hour employee fitness center and a healthy work environment. We develop our colleagues through cross-training into new units and ongoing skills development. We offer continuing education courses and opportunities for advancement. We also offer great benefits. We hope you’ll consider a career at HCA Florida Blake Hospital.

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 and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.