Charge Respiratory Therapist
Company: The Medical Center of Aurora
Location: Aurora
Posted on: July 20, 2021
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Job Description:
Description The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of
candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual
salary may include your specific skills, how many years of
experience you have and comparison to other employees already in
this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the
range. Healthcare Corporation of America (HCA) is a community of
94,000 Registered Nurses and 38,000 active physicians. We have over
1,900 facilities ranging from hospitals, freestanding ER’s,
ambulatory surgery centers, and urgent care clinics. Our facility
based staff continues to raise the bar in patient care. Ten HCA
hospitals have been named in IBM Watson Health’s top 100
best-performing hospitals based on patient satisfaction and
operational data. HCA is dedicated to the growth and development of our
colleagues. We will provide you the tools and resources you need to
succeed in our organization. We are currently looking for an
ambitious Charge Respiratory Therapist to help us reach our
goals. Unlock your potential here! At The Medical Center of
Aurora and Centennial Medical Plaza, patients are our
first priority. We take extreme measures to ensure high quality,
safe care in the most comfortable setting possible. The
Medical Center of Aurora is Metro Denver's first community
hospital to earn two-time Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence
by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and is a
346-bed acute care hospital in Aurora, CO. The Medical Center of Aurora is
comprised of six campus in Aurora and Centennial, CO, including the
Main Campus, North Campus (Behavioral Health and Wellness Center),
Centennial Medical Plaza, Saddle Rock ER, Spalding Rehabilitation
Hospital, Spalding Rehabilitation at P/SL and a medical office
building at Green Valley Ranch. The main campus is a level II
trauma Facility with Primary Stroke Certification and Chest
Pain Certification accreditation, serving the eastern metro area
and I-70 corridor. Position Summary:
This position supports the mission
of The Medical Center of Aurora/Centennial Medical Plaza of
optimizing quality of life of all those served by expanding beyond
the traditional focus on medical needs to the needs of the whole
person.
The Medical Center of
Aurora/Centennial Medical Plaza expects our core values to be
reflected in the way every employee interacts with co-workers,
patients and family members, and with others in the community. The
intent of these values is to assure that TMCA/CMP creates the
environment where individuals choose to work, and that patient care
services are of the highest quality. The
Charge Respiratory
Therapist provides direction, serves as a resource and acts as
a role model for staff to ensure comprehensive and safe patient
care. The Charge
Therapist serves as a liaison and promotes teamwork within the
department. The Charge
Therapist assists the Director in establishing unit specific goals,
determining work procedures and expediting work flow; ensuring
compliance with policies and procedures and regulatory compliances;
following staffing matrix/productivity standards, assisting with
evaluations and chart audits and performing any duties as
assigned. The Charge Therapist assists the staff in patient care
assessment, planning interventions and being involved in problem
solving. The Charge
Therapist performs delegated duties consistent with his/her scope
of practice and functions within the philosophy and overall plan of
care delivery. The
Charge Therapist is also a RT who demonstrates the knowledge and
skills necessary to provide care for his/her patients based on
criteria that is age appropriate and is based on the physical,
psychosocial, cultural, safety and learning needs of the individual
patient. We offer you an excellent total compensation package,
including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth
opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do
excellent work with us. Your benefits include 401k, PTO medical,
dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement,
employee discount program, student loan repayment and employee
stock purchase program. We would love to talk to you about this
fantastic opportunity. If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you
to apply. We promptly review all applications. If you are highly
qualified you will hear from one of our managers. We are actively
interviewing so apply today!
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. Qualifications
Position Requirements:
Licensure / Certification /
Registration:
Licensed to practice as an RT in the State of Colorado. RRT credential from
NBRC. Current Basic Life Support upon hire (BLS) and
any unit specific certification: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
within 6 months (ACLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS);
Neonatal Resuscitation Practitioner
(NRP) all within 1 year of hire.
a.
Education: Graduate of an accredited school
of Respiratory Therapy. Registered Respiratory Therapist
required. BSN
preferred. Activity in
professional organizations encouraged.
b.
Experience: Minimum two years of experience as
an RT. Previous
experience in charge/supervisory position desirable. Education, experience or
certification specific to clinical area recommended.
c.
Special Qualifications: Continuing demonstration of
clinical and leadership competency. Commitment and understanding of
staffing matrix/productivity standard. Committed to the goals of the
unit, patient safety initiatives and positive patient
experience.
d.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Demonstrates good organizational skills. Provides safe and appropriate
patient care within the standards of nursing practice. Displays judgment and superior
problem solving skills.
Communicates positively and professionally with all internal and
external customers. Notice Our Company’s recruiters are here to help unlock the next
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SCHEDULE: Full-time
Hourly Wage Estimate: $29.12 - $45.68 / hour
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