Respiratory Therapy Coordinator - Chippenham Hospital

Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Respiratory Therapy Coordinator? At Chippenham 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

Chippenham 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.

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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 Respiratory Therapy Coordinator like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Provides direction and assistance for employees in the Respiratory Care Department while working on a given shift. May also provide direction and oversight to one or more of the following specialty areas: Sleep Disorders Center, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, NICU, or NICU/PICU. Manages the department in the absence of the Technical Director.

SPECIFIC ELEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains CPR certificate.
• Maintains license requirements.
• Maintains NBRC credentials for Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Assists with planning, coordination and supervision of the Respiratory technical staff during the scheduled shift. May also provide direction and oversight to one or more of the following specialty areas: Sleep Disorders Center, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, NICU, or NICU/PICU.
• Assigns work load and monitors clinical staff on a daily basis. Documents when necessary any variations that occur from established policy and procedure.
• Develops work schedule for area of supervision. Monitors schedule on a daily basis to maximize/minimize staffing to meet patient care needs.
• Takes call, providing technical support for respiratory staff, emergency staff coverage and problem solving.
• Performs routine and emergency patient care services as needed to meet departmental needs.
• Acts as consultant for patient care concerns from staff, nursing and physicians. Acts as liaison between staff, nurses and physicians.
• Supervises and participates in the process of new employee orientation and provides input into the interviewing, hiring, and selection process of new hires.
• Demonstrates understanding of the operation and maintenance of the blood gas machines by solving moderate to complex operational problems.
• Participates in staff level employee appraisal process and provides employee feedback and counseling as needed.
• Shares responsibility for logging payroll hours into the KRONOS system.
• Assists in an ongoing staff inservice program.
• Assists with departmental CQI program and provides input into the yearly review of departmental policies and procedures.
• Assists with development, establishment and implementation of policy and procedures, including Therapist Driven Protocols.
• Performs basic operations and troubleshooting procedures on the Meditech system.
• Responsible for ordering departmental operational supplies and assists Director with inventory control.
• Performs arterial puncture and blood gas analysis.
• Supervises and participates in the routine maintenance of equipment ensuring proper functioning of all therapeutic and emergency equipment.
• Assists director in development and maintenance of operational and capital budgets.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Minimum 2 years of clinical care experience
• Vocational School Graduate

CJW Medical Center is comprised of Chippenham Hospital and Johnston-Willis Hospital. We have served the greater Richmond Virginia area for over 100 years. Our campuses offer services in orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health, cancer care, and neurology. We have been recognized as a top performer on Key Quality Measures. 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.

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Respiratory Therapy Coordinator opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

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.