Lead Respiratory Therapist

@ HCA Healthcare
HCA Healthcarehcahealthcare.com

Lead Respiratory Therapist

Bradenton, FL
Posted today

About the job

HCA Healthcare provides healthcare services with a focus on patient-centered respiratory care. The Lead RT supervises staff, manages treatments, collaborates with clinical teams, and ensures safety, quality, and compliance standards are met.

Requirements

  • Supervision of respiratory staff
  • Advanced respiratory assessment
  • Ventilator management experience

Qualifications

  • Respiratory Therapist license
  • Leadership skills
  • Clinical experience in respiratory care

Full job description

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Lead Respiratory Therapist to oversee respiratory care services and ensure high-quality, patient-centered treatment. In this role, you will supervise respiratory therapists, coordinate daily assignments, and provide advanced respiratory assessments, treatments, and ventilator management. You will collaborate with physicians and nurses, support emergency response teams, and help implement evidence-based protocols. The Lead RT will mentor staff, assist with training and onboarding, monitor quality metrics, and promote safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across respiratory care services.
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